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Thirumalai Nayak Palace

1636 · 17th century

The Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, built around 1636 for Tirumala Nayak, ruler of the Madurai Nayak kingdom. Built in a blend of Dravidian and Islamic styles, it is known for its huge columns, domes and stucco work. Only part of the original complex survives, and it is now a protected monument.

Thirumalai Nayak Palace
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Madurai Nayak dynasty

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