The Inside History

The Contribution of Tipu Sultan to Indian Freedom Struggle

On this day in 1799, Tipu Sultan, a national hero, was martyred at the age of 49. What is Tipu Sultan's life like aside from his struggle for freedom from foreign slavery as a young man? Tipu Sultan's heroism has never been called into question. His portrait in the Parliament's Central Hall demonstrates his acceptance of heroism only after indep…