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Tippoo Sultaun: A Tale of the Mysore War / Philip Meadows Taylor

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Chennai : Mjp, 2022.Description: 405p. : ill, ; 6.7 x 1.04 x 9.2 inchesISBN:
  • 9789388191401
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 823.8 PHI
Contents:
The novel is structured into several chapters, each focusing on different aspects of the characters' journeys and the historical events surrounding the Mysore Wars. While the specific chapter titles are not detailed in the provided sources, the narrative progresses through various episodes that highlight: The initial challenges faced by Abdool Rhyman Khan and his entourage. Encounters with British forces and their allies. Strategic maneuvers and battles during the Anglo-Mysore Wars. Personal conflicts and moral dilemmas experienced by the characters. The eventual outcomes of the wars and their impact on the region.
Summary: Tippoo Sultaun: A Tale of the Mysore War is a historical novel set during the reign of Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore in southern India. The narrative follows the adventures of a fictional character, Abdool Rhyman Khan, and his companions as they navigate the tumultuous period marked by the Anglo-Mysore Wars. The story delves into themes of loyalty, bravery, and the complexities of colonial resistance. Through vivid storytelling, Taylor provides readers with a glimpse into the socio-political landscape of 18th-century India and the challenges faced by its inhabitants during a time of foreign invasions and internal strife.
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The novel is structured into several chapters, each focusing on different aspects of the characters' journeys and the historical events surrounding the Mysore Wars. While the specific chapter titles are not detailed in the provided sources, the narrative progresses through various episodes that highlight:
The initial challenges faced by Abdool Rhyman Khan and his entourage.
Encounters with British forces and their allies.
Strategic maneuvers and battles during the Anglo-Mysore Wars.
Personal conflicts and moral dilemmas experienced by the characters.
The eventual outcomes of the wars and their impact on the region.

Tippoo Sultaun: A Tale of the Mysore War is a historical novel set during the reign of Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore in southern India. The narrative follows the adventures of a fictional character, Abdool Rhyman Khan, and his companions as they navigate the tumultuous period marked by the Anglo-Mysore Wars. The story delves into themes of loyalty, bravery, and the complexities of colonial resistance. Through vivid storytelling, Taylor provides readers with a glimpse into the socio-political landscape of 18th-century India and the challenges faced by its inhabitants during a time of foreign invasions and internal strife.

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