Haidar Ali And Tipu Sultan: And The Struggle With The Musalman Powers Of The South (1899)

By Lewin Bentham Bowring

Book Overview

Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan: And the Struggle with the Musalman Powers of the South is a historical book written by Lewin Bentham Bowring in 1899. The book is a detailed account of the lives and struggles of two prominent Indian rulers, Haidar Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, who fought against the British East India Company in the 18th century.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the political and military history of South India during the late 18th century. It describes the rise of Haidar Ali, who was a soldier in the Mysore army and went on to become the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. The book also delves into the life and legacy of his son, Tipu Sultan, who is known for his resistance against the British colonial rule.The author highlights the strategic military campaigns and battles fought by Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan against the British, as well as their diplomatic efforts to form alliances with other Indian rulers. The book also provides insights into the cultural and social milieu of South India during the period.Overall, Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan: And the Struggle with the Musalman Powers of the South is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of India, particularly the resistance against British colonialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436864461
• ISBN13: 9781436864466
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"