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Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace erected in 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Nayak , a king of Madurai's Nayaka dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623–59, in the city of Madurai, India . This Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian and Rajput styles. The building, which can be seen today, was the main Palace, in which the king lived. The original Palace Complex was four times bigger than the present structure. In its heyday, Tirumalai Nayak Palace at Madurai was considered to be one of the wonders of the South. This palace is situated 2 km south east of the Meenakshi Amman Temple .

Description
Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace erected in 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Nayak , a king of Madurai's Nayaka dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623–59, in the city of Madurai, India . This Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian and Rajput styles. The building, which can be seen today, was the main Palace, in which the king lived. The original Palace Complex was four times bigger than the present structure. In its heyday, Tirumalai Nayak Palace at Madurai was considered to be one of the wonders of the South. This palace is situated 2 km south east of the Meenakshi Amman Temple .