Srirangapatna is one of the historic town located in Mandya District of Karnataka, the town is kind of surrounded by river Kaveri and thus gives it a look of an island. It is historically strong rooted, culturally rich and has great religious importance. It was named after Ranganatha Swamy Temple one of the prominent Vaishnavaite Temple in South India and this temple was built by the famous ruler of the Ganga Dynasty. Srirangapatna was the capital of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. Late in 18th century the Marathas assaulted Srirangapatna and demanded hefty payments. Hyder Ali fought back Marathas and victoriously regained the Kingdom. But later in 1799 Tipu Sultana faced a furious combat against the British and fell down courageously supporting this place. The fort is still standing straight in Srirangapatna which has four entrances and is dual protection architecture, has a Indo-Islamic architecture. There is a place where Tipu Sultan and his soldiers last gave up their life and is kept open for public. Srirangapatna is well connected to Bengaluru and Mysore, buses run frequently. One of the best place to visit around Mysore.
