Who among the following was known as “Tiger of Mysore”?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Tipu Sultan
Explanation:
Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, was famously known as the “Tiger of Mysore”. According to popular legend, during a hunting trip in the forests with a French officer, he was attacked by a tiger. His gun failed to fire, and his dagger dropped, but he managed to retrieve it and kill the beast, earning him the moniker "The Tiger of Mysore." The tiger motif became a prominent symbol of his rule, adorning his weapons, throne, and banners.
Additional Points:
Tipu Sultan was the son of Haider Ali. He was a pioneer in the use of iron-cased rockets (Mysore rockets) in warfare against the British East India Company and died heroically defending his capital, Srirangapatna, during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799.
Important Questions and Answers:
Question: Tipu Sultan ruled over which historic kingdom?
Answer: Mysore.
Question: In which conflict and year did Tipu Sultan lose his life?
Answer: The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799).