Tipu Sultan has been an enigma. He is adored by some, who regard him as a freedom fighter. His saga of courage and audacity against the British has inspired many. But there are equally a large number ...

A rare gem-set finial from Tipu Sultan’s (‘Tiger of Mysore’) throne. Once one of eight tiger-heads, only four survive today – three in Britain and one in Malaysia. A 2021 British government report ...

Jaishankar says there are some basic questions that 'confront us all' today as to how much of 'our past has been airbrushed', how awkward issues have been 'glossed over' and how 'facts are tailored ...

Tipu was the most discussed leader of the 18th century in India, yet the most misunderstood. He was against the wide disparity among the caste system. In his policies, he was influenced by the ...

A new book shines light on the real Tipu Sultan, often hailed as a great hero of Indian Independence who fought against the British, and Haidar Ali as a warrior who rose from humble origins to be a ...

Tipu Sultan faced a united and stronger British power in India because the Governor-General since 1784 also became the Commander-in-Chief and now had complete authority over the other subordinate ...

The Bombay High Court on Thursday (December 12, 2024) questioned the Maharashtra government about its reasons for restricting the birth anniversary celebrations of Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan. The ...