Name: Sikhs' Struggle for Independence
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 4 min 51 s
Description: Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the Sikhs stood their ground against the Mughals. Let's see how they seized their independence from Mughal rule.

Question

How did Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan make Mysore powerful ?

Accepted Answer

In $1761$ A.D, Hyder Ali became the ruler of Mysore. He established a strong administration in Mysore. He adopted a religious tolerance policy. Many Hindus were appointed to higher ranks. He fought many battles with the Nizam of Hyderabad, rulers of Karnataka, the Marathas and the British. He fought two wars with the British. In the first Anglo-Mysore war, the British army was defeated by Haider Ali. In $1782$ , he died when the second Anglo-Mysore war was going on.

After the death of Haider Ali, Tipu Sultan became the ruler of Mysore. He was an able ruler. He was also called the Tiger of Mysore. He was a great patriot. He introduced several reforms in the administration. He determined to put an end to the British rule in India. He wanted to build a powerful and modern army. So he introduced modern weapons to his army. He also encouraged trade and industry. In the fourth battle of Mysore against the British, he died in $1799$ .

How did Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan make Mysore powerful ?

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