Tiger of Mysore

As you study the vault marked ‘Tipu Sultan’ in the Sarmaya archives, a picture begins to emerge. Of a man who sought beauty and harmony in everything he created, from coins to palaces. Of a warrior so fierce, even his enemies admired him. Of a ruler so charismatic and flawed, even history hesitates to pass judgement.

 

Mighty Mysore

Snapshots of Tipu’s territory, as seen through the Sarmaya collection

Sultan of Swing

Love him or hate him, but you have to admit, the man had style