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Mysuru

Mysuru, also known as Mysore, is a city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative capital of the Mysuru district and is situated at the base of Chamundi Hill, about 140 kilometers southwest of Bengaluru. The city sits in the Mysuru Plain on the eastern fringe of the Western Ghats and has a history dating to the Wadiyar dynasty, who ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from the late 15th century until India's independence.

Mysuru is renowned for its cultural heritage and historic landmarks. The Mysore Palace, the seat of the

Economy and education are anchored by tourism, silk production, sandalwood and handicrafts. Mysore Silk is a

Mysuru functions as a transportation hub with Mysuru Junction railway station and Mysuru Airport serving domestic

Wadiyar
royal
family,
is
a
prominent
monument
and
a
symbol
of
the
city.
The
Chamundeshwari
Temple
on
Chamundi
Hill
and
the
Brindavan
Gardens
with
the
Krishna
Raja
Sagara
dam
are
popular
attractions.
The
annual
Dasara
festival,
featuring
a
grand
elephant
procession,
is
a
major
cultural
event
drawing
visitors
from
across
the
country.
well-known
product,
and
Mysore
Pak,
a
sweet,
is
widely
associated
with
the
city.
The
University
of
Mysore
(established
1916)
and
several
research
institutes
contribute
to
higher
education
in
the
region.
flights.
It
is
connected
by
road
via
major
national
highways
and
offers
a
relatively
moderate
climate
compared
with
other
parts
of
southern
India.
The
city
is
known
for
its
gardens,
heritage
architecture,
and
a
tradition
of
arts
and
crafts,
including
classical
music
and
dance
forms
rooted
in
Karnataka.