About Mysore
Mysore is the third most populous city in the state of Karnataka. The population is 1,014,227 as of 2017. Mysore is noted for its heritage structures and palaces, including the Mysore Palace, the city receives a large number of tourists from around the world. Tourism is the major industry in Mysore. Mysore has traditionally been home to industries such as weaving, sandalwood carving, bronze work and the production of lime and salt. The growth of the information technology industry in the first decade of the 21st century has resulted in the city emerging as the second largest software exporter in Karnataka next to Bangalore.