Colonel Bailey's Dungeon, Colonial dungeon in Srirangapatna, India
The underground prison measures 30 meters by 15 meters, featuring low vaulted brick roofs and large pillars that create divided sections within the structure.
During the Second Anglo-Mysore War in 1782, Tipu Sultan imprisoned Colonel Bailey and other British officers here following their defeat at the Battle of Pollilur.
The dungeon stands as a testament to the military architecture of 18th-century India, incorporating French engineering principles in its defensive design.
The monument opens daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with different entry fees for domestic and international visitors, ranging from 25 to 500 rupees.
Stone slabs along the walls contain holes specifically designed for chaining prisoners, revealing the harsh conditions of colonial-era incarceration.
Location: Mandya district
GPS coordinates: 12.42674,76.67888
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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