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Download Solution PDFTipu Sultan became the ruler of Mysore in _______.
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- Tipu Sultan became the ruler of Mysore in the year 1782.
- He succeeded his father, Sultan Hyder Ali, who was the previous ruler of Mysore.
- Tipu Sultan is also known as the 'Tiger of Mysore' and is remembered for his resistance against British colonialism.
- During his reign, he introduced several administrative innovations and attempted to modernize the military.
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- Tipu Sultan was born on 20th November 1751.
- He was a pioneer in the use of rocket artillery in warfare, which he deployed effectively against his enemies.
- Tipu Sultan's rule ended with his death on 4th May 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War when the British forces captured Srirangapatna.
- He is a controversial figure in Indian history, with differing perspectives on his legacy.
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