Srirangapatana

Colonel Bailey’s Dungeon

Situated north of Ranganatha Swamy Temple, it was named after Colonel Bailey who died here in 1782 AD. This dungeon was used to imprison British prisoners like Captain Baird and Rulay, Colonel Brithwhite Sampson, Frazer and Lindsay. In the dungeon, the prisoners were chained to the stone slabs fixed on the east, north and the west walls.

The Obelisk

It is here where Tipu Sultan fell, betrayed by his own men during the fourth battle of Srirangapatna. His body lay there for two days before it was noticed by the locals.

A cannon ball, a silent reminder of Tipu’s last battle (May 4, 1799). There is a Stone Tablet where it is engraved, 'The body of Tipu Sultan was found here'.

Daria Daulat Bagh

An extremely well maintained, Daria Daulat Bagh is situated 500 m south of the Fort. Built in 1784 by Tipu as a pleasure place it houses a durbar hall, resort and dining hall. . The main building which stands in the middle of a well maintained garden. The building has triple arcades surrounded by a verandah with tall columns which are carved with murals depict battles including Haider Ali's victory over the British. The Mughal art is seen in the carved woodwork and painted designs.
The small museum upstairs exhibits maps, portraits and topographical scenes associated with Tipu Sultan, eighteen pencil sketches, Coins of various denominations and medals of different metals, costumes, furniture, arms, etc. Maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India it is open daily. Entry Fee : Rs 5/- per adult and camera fee of Rs 25/-.

Abbe Dubois church

It is near to Daria Daulat Bagh just 1.5 km away. It was built by a French Missionery who worked here in 1799 -1823. Near to this a British Cemetery which has memorials of British Soldiers.

The Gumbaz ( Mausoleum)

The white domed Gumbaz is the burial chamber of Tipu Sultan, his father Haider Ali and mother Fatima Begum. Built by Tipu Sultan for his parents between 1782-84 A.D, it is a square tomb chamber with a dome. The monument stands in a garden with cypress trees. The entrance is from the east through an arched gate . The tomb consists of an imposing domed chamber surrounded by verandah roofed with angled eaves. It houses Tipu's tiger stripe emblem and his swords and shields.. The dome is raised high on a square chamber. Both the bodies of Haider Ali and Tippu Sultan are resting in a crypt beneath the cenotaphs. The ebony and ivory doors were donated in 1855 by Lord Dalhousie, the Viceroy of India.

Dodda Gosai Ghat

Situated on the banks of the River Cauvery, it is famous for shooting song and dance sequences of regional films. A beautiful temple near to this ghat.