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Hyder Ali

c. 1720–1782 · 18th century · Also known as Haidar Ali

Hyder Ali was a soldier who rose to command the army of the Kingdom of Mysore and from 1761 ruled it in place of the Wodeyar kings. He conquered Keladi, Chitradurga and Malabar, invaded Coorg, and built a modern army with French help. He fought the British East India Company in the first two Anglo-Mysore Wars and died during the second, succeeded by his son Tipu Sultan.

Hyder Ali
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Kingdom of Mysore (1399-1799)Socioeconomy, Military, Governance, Impact, Summary

Mentioned in 10 state histories

Kingdom of CalicutKolathunaduKingdom of Mysore (1399-1799)Keladi Nayaka kingdomArakkal kingdomChitradurga NayakasKingdom of CoorgSavanur StateSandur StateMysore State

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