Tipu sultan- truth and illusions

Tipu sultan was a patriot and martyr who led a splendid fight against the British imperialism. (1750-1799). Also he was the one who is being greatly misunderstood and disfigured among the freedom fighters of our nation. In an era, where the great patriots of the country are being neglected continuously from the history as a part of cultural nationalization, it’s very important for us to popularize the real historical records.

As an offspring of Hyder Ali and Fathima Fakhr-un-nisa, Tipu Sultan[Fatheh Ali Khan] was born at Banglore on November 10, 1750[Friday,Dul Hijja-10, 1163AH]. As a part of commemoration of the sufi saint Tipu Sultan, his parents called him as Tipu. After capturing the power, he was came to be known as Tipu Sultan.

Tipu’s Internal Policies

Hyder was died on December 6, 1782. Then Tipu came to power on December 22, 1782 by a simple crowning function. He followed the internal policy of mingling the different people. As he was the king of Mysore province were 80 to 90 percent of the people were Hindus. It was the style of Tipu to start the military assault by doing worship at Shringeri Temple. The book, Mysore Gazetteers which was edited by Shri Kandayya explored the information that Tipu had allowed annual grant to 156 temples and gave special expense from the treasury for the repairing of temples. Between 1782 and 1799, he implemented 34 king’s orders which gave donation to temples. He offered many greetings and price to the holy centers of Hindus. After analyzing such records objectively, the famous historian B.A Saltayer Quoted about Tipu as “The The defender of Hindu Dharma”.

The Shringeri Attack

At 1791, the troop of Maratha under the leadership of Parashuram Bava, plundered the wealth of Badnur. The monastery of Shringeri and the golden idol of Saraswati Dewi were also looted. The temple of Sharadha Dewi was destructed. The famous Saint Jagadh Guru emigrated for his self-protection. He complained the matter to Tipu. After a sudden response, Tipu made everything fine to protect Shringeri Temples. The temple of Sharadha Dewi was rebuilt. He arranged all techniques for the repairing and allotted special grants for the temple. Recently, the archeological department has published the 30 letters of Jagadh Guru to Tipu Sultan which he was written in Kannada language. These letters are underlining the secularist attitude of Tipu Sultan.

He was a king who gave a complete protection for the Hindu tradition at Mysore. They were Hindus who took the flag in constitutional matters of Tipu Sultan. The Prime Minister of Tipu was the Brahman Poonayya. Subbharaavu was the leader of soldiers, Krishna Raavu was the treasurer. Shamayya Ayyankaar was the minister of defense affairs. Mulchand, Sujan Ray was the representative of Mysore at Mughal Empire. The team under the leadership of Pilladi Mehth who was a devoter of Shiva was the bodyguard of Tipu Sultan. After defeating the Malabar, the crown was handed-over to Madunna who was a Brahman. Because of these appointments, the Hindu believers were not ready to disapprove Tipu Sultan at the period of 1782-17899. His captal was Shrirangapattanam which was in the name of Sri Ranga Nadan. The Shriranga Nada swami temple which was built in the 10th century and the palace of Tipu which raise his head near the temple are some outstanding answers for the stories of destruction of Temples.

Tippu’s External Policy

Tipu Sultan was an extra ordinary ruler from India who furnished an excellent internal policy by observing the global political condition. By understanding the British idea of dividing nature and imperialistic power, he made an alliance with the French, Nepolean. He also made alliance with the French troop in Mahe. The French soldiers served him by acting as a leader for the Tipu’s troop and working at high positions. Thus, the troop of Mysore which was framed by French Soldiers by using all modern technologies was too strong and powerful at South India.