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Thirumalai Nayakar Palace & Gandhi Museum

Delve into the history of wealthy Nayakas

The Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, a once grand palace built in 1636 showcases the power and wealth of the Nayakas. This visit could help you understand the history of the Nayakas, a powerful, wealthy clan that still holds political sway in south India. Then immerse yourself in India’s history at the Gandhi Museum, housed in Tamukkam Palace, a living memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, a revolutionary during India’s freedom struggle whose peaceful protest methods inspired leaders worldwide and are still practised throughout the world.

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