The construction of Bangalore Palace began in 1874 and was completed in 1878. It was initially bought by the British guardians of Maharaja Chamarajendra Wadiyar X from Reverend J. Garrett, the first principal of the Central High School in Bangalore (now Central College). The palace was later renovated and expanded by Maharaja Chamarajendra Wadiyar, who transformed it into a magnificent royal residence.