Battle of Pollilur

Recently, a painting that showcases the erstwhile sultan of Mysore Haider Ali and his son, Tipu, riding into Battle against the British troops of the East India Company has fetched about Rs. 6.28 crore.

  • The nearly 32-foot long monumental painting represents the victory of the Mysore army led by Haidar Ali, the ruler of Mysore, and his son Tipu, against the British troops of the East India Company in the Battle of Pollilur.

About Battle of Pollilur

  • The Battle of Pollilur (September 1780) was fought between the British East India Company and the forces of Tipu Sultan and his father Haydar ....
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