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Mysore Palace, officially known as Amba Vilas Palace, is one of the grandest royal residences in India and the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty. The present palace was built between 1897 and 1912 after the original wooden palace was destroyed by fire. Designed by British architect Henry Irwin, the palace is an outstanding example of the Indo-Saracenic style, blending Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic architectural elements. It features magnificent domes, intricately carved arches, stained-glass ceilings, royal halls, ornate doors, paintings, and a priceless collection of artifacts. Every Sunday evening and during the famous Mysuru Dasara Festival, the palace is illuminated with nearly 100,000 light bulbs, creating one of India's most spectacular sights.