Tipu Sultan: The Lion of Mysore is a vivid portrait of one of India’s most formidable warrior-kings. Rising amid the turbulence of 18th-century South India, Tipu—son of Hyder Ali—forged a modernizing state, battled the British East India Company across the Anglo-Mysore Wars, and turned Mysore into a symbol of resistance to colonial power.
From the palaces of Srirangapatna to the final siege at Seringapatam, this book traces Tipu’s military genius—rocketry, fortifications, and bold strategy—alongside his diplomatic gambits with the French, Marathas, and the Nizam. Beyond the battlefield, it explores his administrative reforms, land revenue systems, economic policies, and the famed silk-and-trade networks that powered Mysore’s rise.
Balanced and deeply researched, the narrative engages with enduring debates around his religious policies, his tiger emblem and legacy, and the complex politics of the Deccan.
Royalty
Political Intrigue
Battle
Survival
Rebellion
Hero
Coming of Age
Family
Identity
Conspiracy
Betrayal
Adventure
Psychological
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (4.7) (6)
GenrePolitics and Government, Historical Fiction
Length1 hr 17 mins
Publish dateAug 9, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
7Chapter 7
2Chapter 2
8Chapter 8
3Chapter 3
9Chapter 9
4Chapter 4
10Chapter 10
5Chapter 5
11Chapter 11
6Chapter 6
12Chapter 12
About the author
Kamlesh jha
Kamlesh Jha is a retired writer with a sharp mind and a gentle heart. His words carry the weight of wisdom and the warmth of life. Even in silence, his stories speak simple, soulful, and deeply human.View all audiobooks by Kamlesh jha
