Mysore PalaceSuspected

Dated: Rebuilt 1897–1912 after a fire
Declared purpose: Royal palace of the Wadiyar dynasty
Today: Survives, museum
Build time: About 15 years (1897–1912)
Region: India
Architect of record: Henry Irwin, architect: about 56 when credited (1897, born 1841). Build time on record: about 15 years (1897–1912).All architects of record →
On the list as: Suspected

Why it's on the list

The old palace burned in 1897 and a larger palace replaced it; it is lit by about 100,000 bulbs on festival nights.

Hidden history

Found, Not Built

The old palace burned in 1897, and a new Indo-Saracenic palace was built by Henry Irwin. It is lit by about 100,000 bulbs on festival nights.

Why researchers flag it
The old palace burned in 1897 and a larger palace replaced it; it is lit by about 100,000 bulbs on festival nights.
Fire, then a palace
The old palace was destroyed by fire in 1897.
Lit up
On festival nights the palace is outlined in about 100,000 bulbs, like the fair night photos.
Architect of record
Henry Irwin (born 1841) was about 56 when credited with the design in 1897. The Architects of Record page asks how often a young or little-known name delivers a landmark.