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.
  • The work was commissioned by Tipu Sultan, the last ruler of Mysore, as part of a large mural for the newly built Daria Daulat Bagh in Seringapatam in 1784.
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