Kadamba
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Tippu was one of the confused leaders of India who was actually over smart. Neither he was a nationalist as showcased by some historians. His fight against British by inviting french into the arena was his last minute attempt to save his kingdom.
Even though he was son of a local Muslim Hyder Ali, an ex-officer in the Mysorean army, was never interested in integrating into local culture; as he abolished Kannada (followed during his father's rule) and made Persian as his state language.
He provided the much needed security to some hindu shrines in his kingdom to gain goodwill from his majority Hindu Subjets. However at the same time he tried expand his territory as well as his religion beyond western ghats through brute force.
Its true that he employed several Hindus for important positions in his kingdom; However to know his REAL secular intentions; the inscription written in Persian on his sword is enough.
The sword of Tipu Sultan carried an inscription: My victorious Sabre is lightening for the destruction of the unbelievers. Thou art our Lord, make him victorious who promotes the faith of Muhammad. Confound him, who refuses the faith of Muhammad and withold us from those who are so inclined.
Even though he was son of a local Muslim Hyder Ali, an ex-officer in the Mysorean army, was never interested in integrating into local culture; as he abolished Kannada (followed during his father's rule) and made Persian as his state language.
He provided the much needed security to some hindu shrines in his kingdom to gain goodwill from his majority Hindu Subjets. However at the same time he tried expand his territory as well as his religion beyond western ghats through brute force.
Its true that he employed several Hindus for important positions in his kingdom; However to know his REAL secular intentions; the inscription written in Persian on his sword is enough.
The sword of Tipu Sultan carried an inscription: My victorious Sabre is lightening for the destruction of the unbelievers. Thou art our Lord, make him victorious who promotes the faith of Muhammad. Confound him, who refuses the faith of Muhammad and withold us from those who are so inclined.