Question
Write a brief note on Tipu Sultan—The ‘Tiger of Mysore’.
Solution
Tipu Sultan was the famous ruler of Mysore who ruled Mysore from 1782 to 1799. Under his leadership Mysore had grown in strenght.
It controlled the profitable trade of the Malabar coast where the Company purchased pepper and cardamom. In 1785 Tipu Sultan stopped the export of these items through the ports of his kingdom, and disallowed local merchants from trading with the Company. He also developed relationship with the French in India to modernise his army with their help.
It controlled the profitable trade of the Malabar coast where the Company purchased pepper and cardamom. In 1785 Tipu Sultan stopped the export of these items through the ports of his kingdom, and disallowed local merchants from trading with the Company. He also developed relationship with the French in India to modernise his army with their help.
The British got furious and waged four battles against Tipu Sultan. Only in the last – the Battle of Seringapatam – did the Company ultimately win a victory. Tipu Sultan was killed defending his capital Seringapatam.
