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It was built between 1906 and 1921. It is a majestic white marble building at the southern end of the Maidan and surrounded by a sprawling garden

• The building was meant to be a museum in honor of queen Victoria.  The patron, Lord Curzon did not want any Indian Elements in the architecture. The building was to stand as a staggering monument to the British Pride.

• Characteristics / Elements of building

• the great dome, clustered with four subsidiary, octagonal domed chattris, 
  
• the high portals, 
  
• the terrace, and
  
• the domed corner towers
  

  

• The building is built  on a solid plinth which also acts as the pile foundation for the building on the soft bed of the Hubli river. This gives it a height and the edifice rising over the vast flat garden that is the “maidan” is an impressive sight. 

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