Government Museum (Shivappa Nayaka Palace), Shimoga
The Government Museum named after the popular 17th-century king Shivappa Nayaka of the Keladi Nayaka dynasty is located in Shivamogga city, the district headquarters of the Shivamogga district in the Karnataka state, India.
Though named after the Nayaka king, according to art historian George Michell, the palatial bungalow was actually built by the 18th century Mysore ruler Hyder Ali. The building is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.
The two storied building comprises a Durbar hall with massive wooden pillars and lobed arched panels. The living chambers on the sides are at the upper level and have balconies and look down into the hall.
Numerous antiquities collected from near by temples and archeological sites, such as sculptures, inscriptions and hero stones from the Hoysala era and later periods are on display at the palace grounds.Gallery
The Building
Jain Sculptures
Hero Stones
