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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.Book information
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Politics and Government, Historical Fiction
