Tipu Sultan (c 1750-1799) was born in Devanhalli, Karnataka. His father, Hyder Ali, made himself Muslim ruler of Mysore around 1761. From an early age Tipu accompanied his father on military ...

One of the highlights are the wall paintings that vividly depict epic battle scenes and important milestones in the life of Tipu Sultan. The Darbar Hall, where the king gave audiences, is decked ...

Given their respect for Tipu Sultan as an adversary, this victory was very important for the British to commemorate. In paintings and sculpture, artists of the time recreated the moment.