Tipu Sultan (Urdu: [ʈiːpuː sʊlt̪aːn], Sultan Fateh Ali Sahab Tipu; 1 December 1751 – 4 May 1799) commonly referred to as Sher-e-Mysore or "Tiger of Mysore", [5] [6] was a ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore based in South India. [7] He was a pioneer of rocket artillery. [8] [9] [10] He expanded the iron-cased Mysorean rockets and commissioned the military manual Fathul Mujahidin.

Feb 18, 2025 · Tipu Sultan (born December 1, 1751, Devanhalli [now Bengaluru, India]—died May 4, 1799, Seringapatam [now Srirangapatna]) was the sultan (king) of the Kingdom of Mysore, who reigned from December 1782 until his death in 1799.He is known for the four Anglo-Mysore Wars of the late 18th century in which he fought against Britain and its allies. There are differing theories on why Tipu is called ...

Jul 3, 2019 · Tipu Sultan (November 20, 1750–May 4, 1799) is remembered by many in India and Pakistan as a heroic freedom fighter and warrior-king. He was the last ruler in India strong enough to dictate terms to the British East India Company.Known as the "Tiger of Mysore," he fought long and hard, although ultimately unsuccessfully, to preserve his country's independence.

Sultan Fateh Ali Tipu, also known as the Tiger of Mysore (November 20, 1750, Devanahalli – May 4, 1799, Srirangapattana), was the first son of Haidar Ali by his second wife, Fatima or Fakhr-un-nissa. He was the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore from the time of his father's death in 1782 until his own demise in 1799. He had a vision and a mission in life.

Jan 1, 2025 · Tipu Sultan, also known as the “Tiger of Mysore,” was born on December 1, 1751, in Devanahalli near Bangalore. As the son of Hyder Ali, the de facto ruler of Mysore, and Fatima Fakhr-un-Nisa, Tipu inherited a legacy of resistance against British colonial ambitions.

Oct 3, 2024 · The oldest son of Sultan Hyder Ali, a renowned military leader who ascended to become the monarch of the Kingdom of Mysore, Tipu Sultan was born Sultan Fateh Ali Sahab Tipu on November 20, 1751, at Devanahalli, close to present-day Bangalore. Fatima Fakhr-un-Nisa, his mother, was from a powerful family as well. ...

Jan 21, 2024 · Tipu Sultan: Sultan Fateh Ali Sahab Tipu, who later fondly came to be known as Tipu Sultan, was the ruler of the Mysore Kingdom in South India. He was the man behind many reforms and administrative works like the growth of the Mysore silk industry, and a pioneer of the rocket artillery, land revenue system, calendar, and coinage system.

Jan 24, 2019 · This refusal to submit or compromise saw Tipu Sultan die on the battlefield in 1799, as he fought the British. Even to this day, Tipu Sultan remains a controversial figure in Indian history. Clashing interpretations of contemporary accounts have produced a figure hailed as both a national hero and a brutal tyrant.

Jan 24, 2025 · Early Life and Background. Tipu Sultan was born on November 20, 1751, in Devanahalli (near modern-day Bengaluru), to Sultan Hyder Ali and Fatima Fakhr-un-Nisa.His father, Hyder Ali, was a military leader who later became the ruler of Mysore, and his mother was a deeply religious woman who shaped Tipu’s early values.

Tipu Sultan was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. Tipu Sultan was born on 1st December 1751, in Devanahalli, located in present-day Bangalore, Karnataka. Tipu Sultan succeeded his father Hyder Ali as the Ruler of Mysore in December 1782. This article will provide information about a significant freedom fighter – Tipu Sultan in the context of the IAS Exam.