Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore. He was a great ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, India. He is the only ruler who tried to invent and involve rocket artillery in the field.
He is regarded as the first freedom fighter of India for his fierce battles against the British. Tipu Sultan had received military training from French officers. After becoming the ruler, he continued their struggle against the British. Tipu Sultan fought several wars against the British and tried his best to defend his kingdom from falling into the hands of the British East India Company.
Let us see some of the Interesting History about this great warrior.
Tipu Sultan as a Ruler on Field :
1. As a ruler, Tipu Sultan proved to be an efficient one. He completed the projects like building roads, bridges, public buildings, ports, etc.
2. Tipu Sultan also made numerous military innovations in the use of rocketry in wars.
3. Tippu built a formidable military force that inflicted serious damages to the British forces.
4. Even though he had lost many of his territories on third Anglo-Mysore, the courageous Tipu Sultan was still considered by the British.
5. In 1799 Fourth Anglo-Mysore, The East India Company with the help of Marathas and Nizam attacked Mysore and captured Srirangapatna, the capital of Mysore.
6. Tipu Sultan died while fighting in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War .
Tipu sultan war against British :
7. Tipu Sultan was a brave warrior and proved his mettle in the Second Anglo-Mysore War. Dispatched by his father to fight the British forces, he displayed great courage in the initial conflicts.
8. Tipu Sultan’s father died in the middle of the war and he succeeded him as the ruler of Mysore in 1782 and tipu successfully ended the war with the Treaty of Mangalore in 1784.
9. The Third Anglo-Mysore War was another major war Tippu fought against the British forces.
10. The third Anglo-Mysore War, it was a major failure and cost the sultan dearly.
11. The war ended with the Treaty of Seringapatam according to which he had to give up about one-half of his territories.
Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace:
12. The structure was built entirely teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches, and balconies.
13. It is believed that Tipu Sultan used to conduct his durbar from the eastern and western balconies of the upper floor.
14. Tipu Sultan palace is also known as Dariya Daulat Palace.
15. The Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan is one of the main tourist attractions near Mysore, in Srirangapatna.
16. There are four smaller rooms in the corners of the first floor known as Zenana Quarters and beautiful floral motifs embellishing the walls of the palace.
17. After Tipu Sultan’s death, the British dismantled the throne and auctioned its parts as it was too expensive for a single person to buy whole.
18. The ground floor room has been converted into a museum showcasing various achievements of Tipu Sultan and his administration.
| Header | Information |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Tiger of Mysore |
| Born | 1750 C.E. |
| Name | Sahab Tipu |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Reign | 1782 C.E. – 1799 C.E |
| Title | Brave King |
| Relion and Belief | Islam |
| Capital | Srirangapatna |
| Predecessor | Hyder Ali |
| Successor | Krishnaraja Wodeyar III |
| Father | Hyder Ali |
| Mother | Fatima Fakhr-un-Nisa |
| Success in War’s | First and Second Anglo-Mysore War |
| Arts and Creations | Summer Palace |
| Death | Hyder Ali, 1799 C.E. |
Inspirational Facts about Tipu Sultan:
19. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, honored Tipu Sultan as the innovator of the world’s first war rocket.
20. The great brave warrior Tipu, died on 4 May 1799 while fighting the British forces in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.
21. Tipu Sultan was officially recognized by the Government of India as a freedom fighter.
