*Professor, Department of Studies in Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Karnataka, India
**Assistant Professor, Department of Studies in History, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Karnataka, India
***Guest Faculty, Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Studies and Research Centre, Bangalore University, Bangalore., Karntaka
****Research Scholar, Department of Studies in History, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Karnataka, India
The vision, adventurism, diplomacy and developmentalism of Tipu Sultan were crucial factors from the point of view of political stability and all-round development of Mysore state. Tipu was determined to liberate the country from the foreign yoke and establish a model State of Mysore based on egalitarianism. Tipu Sultan is a fascinating figure of the 18th century who offered his blood to write the history of free India. Tipu has been identified with the tiger since he had awesome power and demonstrated his fight against colonialism. Tipu had fought against the alien rulers shoulder to shoulder along with the Hindu brothers. Mahathma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru had paid rich tributes to the yeoman contributions of Tipu Sultan. The martyrdom of Tipu Sultan laid a strong foundation for the national freedom movement in India. Tipu Sultan will continue to be the fragrant flower, success story, milestone and role model in Indian history. The progressive forces in the country have appreciated the scholarship and statesmanship of the President of India.
