SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 44

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 15 March 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q44

Which of the following is known as Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

 The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Daria Daulat Bagh. 

Daria Daulat Bagh, located in Srirangapatna, Karnataka, is famously known as Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. Built in 1784, this beautiful structure is set amidst lush gardens and reflects Indo-Islamic architectural style. Constructed mainly of teakwood, the palace features intricate frescoes, floral motifs, and murals depicting battles and court scenes from Tipu Sultan’s era. "Daria Daulat Bagh" translates to "Garden of the Wealth of the Sea," symbolizing its grandeur. It served as Tipu's residence during the hot summer months. Today, it is preserved as a museum, showcasing paintings, coins, and belongings of Tipu Sultan and his time.