Tipu Sultan - The Saga Of Mysore’s Interregnum (1760-1799)
My breakdown of Vikram Sampath's epic work on Tipu Sultan.
Tipu Sultan #1 - SL Bhyrappa and Vikram Sampath's approach to history
This is the start of a series where I read and discuss Vikram Sampath’s new book, Tipu Sultan - The Saga Of Mysore’s Interregnum (1760-1799). I hope you enjoy it.
Tipu Sultan #2 - The Origins Of Haider Ali
To understand Tipu Sultan, it is essential to understand his father. That’s the approach Vikram Sampath takes, and I agree. Someone’s early childhood and patterns of interaction in their young days determine more about them than anything else.
Tipu Sultan #3 - A Riotous History Of Mysore
I expected to cover a lot more of Dr. Vikram Sampath’s book with this, but I got sidetracked AF with the story of the battles between Bijapur and Mysore all through the 17th century.
Tipu Sultan #4 - Chaos In The Carnatic
Last week, we talked about the history of Mysore. Mysore was fighting the Bijapur Sultanate to keep its independence, while looking around for opportunities to expand its own territory. The Marathas are rising as well, but Mysore fights off their attempts to take them over.
Tipu Sultan #5 - Robert Clive, Dupleix, Chanda Sahib and Haidar Ali
It’s Wednesday! Every Wednesday, I read a little bit of a demanding book, and break it down for you - facts, insights, surprises, and the bits that stick. Currently I’m reading Vikram Sampath’s Tipu Sultan - The Saga Of Mysore’s Interregnum. Whether you're reading along or just curious, these posts keep you in the loop without the homework.
Tipu Sultan #6 - The Game Of Thrones style Treachery at Trichy
It’s Wednesday! Every Wednesday, I read a little bit of a demanding book, and break it down for you - facts, insights, surprises, and the bits that stick. Currently, I’m reading Vikram Sampath’s Tipu Sultan - The Saga Of Mysore’s Interregnum. Whether you're reading along or just curious, these posts keep you in the loop without the homework.
Tipu Sultan #7 - The Sneaky, Corrupt Rise Of Hyder Ali, and the Birth of Tipu Sultan
It’s Wednesday! Every Wednesday, I read a little bit of a demanding book, and break it down for you - facts, insights, surprises, and the bits that stick. Currently, I’m reading Vikram Sampath’s Tipu Sultan - The Saga Of Mysore’s Interregnum. Whether you're reading along or just curious, these posts keep you in the loop without the homework.
