” You are standing at the foot of an ivy-clad fortress, which once belonged to the principal of the Central High School in Bangalore. His name was Reverend J Garett. The palace was nothing like the way it looks now. When Maharaja of Mysore, Chamarajendra Wodeyar set his eyes on it in 1874, he envisioned this to become a grand symbol of sovereignty; a place where foreign dignitaries could be entertained, a perfect venue to host grand balls, and a haven for the family to relax.” – Begins the Audio guide that I created for Bangalore Palace for an upcoming Audio Guides Company.