Why in news? The Shivappa Nayaka palace in Shivamogga city will be the first historical monument in the state to be developed under the Smart City mission.

Highlights:

• Shivappa Nayaka palace is one of the oldest wooden palaces in the state.
• It has been selected for two reasons as ,situated in the city limits and is a major tourist spot.

What are the innovations undertaken in the project?

• The palace is  only being restored without harming the original structure, but also an interactive museum is being set up on its premises.
• Displaying diverse and rare objects with archaeological importance including stone sculptures, arms & ammunition, palm-leaf manuscripts, bronze objects, coins and inscriptions in separate galleries, in the courtyard of the palace.
• Galleries will be set up in the museum in chronological order, right from the pre-historic period.
• Augmented reality and virtual reality technology are being employed to give visitors a real-time experience.
• Each gallery will have an interactive kiosk to provide details about ticketing and audio guides.

About Government Museum (Shivappa Nayaka Palace)

• It is named after the popular 17th-century king Shivappa Nayaka of the Keladi Nayaka dynasty is located in Shivamogga city.
• The palace was constructed by Venkatappa Nayaka of Keladi Nayaka dynasty in the 17th century, and Shivappa Nayaka renovated
• According to art historian George Michell, the palatial bungalow was actually built by the 18th century Mysore ruler Hyder Ali.
• The two storied building comprises a Durbar hall with massive wooden pillars and lobed arched panels.