Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar III.
on 11 Feb 1903, Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV officially opened the Dharmachathra(for visiting tourists)
The last two monarchs of the dynasty, Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV and Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar,
Jaganmohana Palace was built in 1861 by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in a predominantly Hindu style
Jaganmohana Palace was built in 1861 by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in a predominantly Hindu style
to serve as an alternate palace for the royal family.
Immediately after the death of Tipu Sultan in May 1799, Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar III made Mysore his capital and
eventually came under the control of the British.
The last two monarchs of the dynasty, Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV and Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar,
also accepted the British decoration Knight Grand Cross of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
In 1897, the trust bought a piece of land near Bangalore City Railway Station and,
on 11 Feb 1903, Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV officially opened the Dharmachathra(for visiting tourists)
and Free Hostel for students.