August 2022

Queen Runia came to her senses. He sat and started persuading Kamruddin and Deewan who were sitting there. All of a sudden big thundering sound alerted them.“Hey, what am I listening Deewanji.” Tipu said astonishingly.Kamruddin rushed out and returned within moments. He said, “Your Highness cannons are in action. Perhaps British attacked again.”One soldier reached […]

At sunrise the war started again. Till noon it continued on its full. There were heaps of dead bodies. Half of the army of Mysore was finished. Deewan got discouraged. He didn’t find Tipu anywhere. He was alone. He required assistance but no one was there. Still Deewan had hope of Nana Pharnavis. It was

After becoming king Tipu firstly held the royal court. At this time Deewan, Kamruddin and other courtiers were present there. The subject in debate was war policy. “Kamruddin you informed that Nana Pharnavis will reach here soon. Many days have passed and I couldn’t get even smell in air.’’“What to say Your Highness” Kamruddin stood

On the other side British didn’t want to waste this opportunity. General Demonson had of view that it is opportune to attack at night. He was going to issue order when Nizam reached there. General Demonson told him his plan but Nizam didn‘t agreed.“No General. Mysore is in grief. In this situation I cannot even

After taking permission from his father Tipu reached in his personal palace. Queen Runia was standing there to welcome him. She took him to bedroom and said. “I am proud of you my lord. Today every corner of Mysore is humming with slogans of victory. I feel pride that I am your wife.”“Your good wishes

British military has started shelling the city of Mysore. Today shells were being showered at the main gate. As planned at night, they wanted to enter the city to loot it. They want to create panic by arson and murdered innocent people. Their idea was that Hyder Ali and Tipu have feared seeing their unbounded

Hyder Ali was walking at slow pace in his chamber. Signs of worry was on his forehead. Old Deewan was too there. He was a Hindu. There was deep desolation in the chamber.“How long the situation will remain as it is,” Deewan disturbed the silence. “How long you will carry on thinking. We have two

Tubharjang along with Karim Shah had reached Hyderabad. He had narrated the situation to Nizam.That night Karim Shah rested in royal guest house. Nizam thanked Tubharjang that he brought Karim Shah with him. Karim Shah too acknowledged Nizam of the opinion of his father that at any cost he will not accept friendship with British.Listening

Karim Shah was sitting alongwith Tubharjung when his personal attendant informed him about king’s intention.Listening it Karim Shah said, “What would happen now Tubharjang? If I am arrested then do not feel yourself safe. And after my arrest…”“You are not going to be arrested,” Tubharjung said seriously.“What should I do? Where to go?”“You come with

In the morning Tipu reached king Hyder Ali. Being sleepless in night his eyes got swelled.Tipu said, “I have brought a good finding father.”“What’s that?” Hyder Ali looked him with sleepless eyes.‘‘Last night I have arrested Tubharjang.”“Who is Tubharjang?”“Commander of Nizam Hyderabad.”“What are you saying Tipu?” Hyder Ali asked amazing—What bring commander of Hyderabad here?”‘‘He

It was midnight.There were four sentries posted at the main gate of the prison, among them three were yawning and fourth was alert on his duty. Sword was dangling on his waist and spear in hand.Then…Karim Shah reached there.Sentry saluted him.“Open the gate,” Karim Shah said authoritatively.But sentry became more alert and fearlessly asked, “For

Tubharjang was busy enticing Karim Shah to accept his evil plan. He was staying in his palace at present. Karim Shah didn’t disclose the argument held in royal palace to him as he hoped that he will persuade the king sooner or later. He thought if Tubharjang might return back then his dream to become

As usual the Royal Court of Mysore was on today too. Subject was the same—aggression of East India Company towards south and strategy to stop them.Then, Kamruddin, the special envoy of Hyder Ali stepped in. He reached near the throne and saluted.“Welcome, Kamruddin…what’s the news?”“News is not good Your Highness,” Kamruddin said in a grave

Hyder Ali was the king of Mysore state. He was very popular among his subjects. He was severe for those who were traitors, mischiefmongers offenders. For traitors and opponents of India he was like Death God. This was the reason the Hindus and Muslims took risk of their lives for welfare of his state. People