c. 1905
13.70x
8.90cm
This 17th century palace, now known as Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, was built by King Tirumala Nayaka, of the Nayaka dynasty, and was once spread over a much larger area than what remains today. The photograph is nicely framed to show its enormity, the man and cart overwhelmed by the its columns.