The EIC's Forgotten War: The Anglo-Mysore Conflict and Tipu Sultan

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the Anglo-Mysore Wars, a brutal series of conflicts that shaped British India in the late 18th century. They focus on Tipu Sultan, the 'Tiger of Mysore', and his innovations in warfare, including the use of Mysorean rockets, which were precursors to modern artillery. Lucas explains how Tipu's father, Haidar Ali, built a formidable state through military and economic reforms, challenging the East India Company's expansion. The conversation covers key battles like Pollilur, where the Company suffered a rare defeat, and the final siege of Srirangapatna in 1799. They discuss Tipu's alliance with the French, his diplomatic overtures to the Ottoman Empire, and the controversial discovery of his treasure. The episode also touches on the legend of Tipu's dream and his tiger motifs, exploring how he became a symbol of resistance. Lucas and Luna examine the aftermath: the partition of Mysore, the restoration of the Wodeyar dynasty, and the Company's consolidation of power. A nuanced portrait emerges of a complex ruler, both admired and feared. #TipuSultan #AngloMysoreWars #MysoreanRockets #HaidarAli #Pollilur #Srirangapatna #CompanyBahadur #BritishIndia #EastIndiaCompany #Mysore #HyderAli #RocketArtillery #SecondAngloMysoreWar #ThirdAngloMysoreWar #TipuReforms #Wodeyar #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo