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The Wooden Palace of Our Past: Discovering Padmanabhpuram Palace

Introduction Padmanabhpuram Palace which is situated in Padmanabhpuram Fort, was built in the 16th century CE, as a royal palace for the Maharajas of Travancore. The palace complex is spread over 6.5 acres of land reflecting the vernacular wooden architecture of the region. It is located in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, the structure […]

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