Was he a hero...not to me.Why?Simple , he killed my people for their religion...thats all.Now, is he a hero to muslims...maybe.He was one of their own, so like all hero worshiping people, small mistakes are forgiven or overlooked.Do i have problems with such people...No.A man cannot be judged by his mistakes only,his conquests also have a legitimate claim in his legacy.Now,the question again remains is he my hero.....Yes, for opposition against the british,is he my hero....No, for massacring christians and hindus,Is he my hero....Yes, for being a great warrior and leader.So, you see the question on whether he is a hero or a villian is naive and has a multitude of facets depending highly on who you are posing that question to.