Resistance and Modernization Under Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan

by Irfan Habib

This volume of essays commemorates the second centenary of Tipu's final battle against the British in 1799. The essays include presentations made at the annual proceedings of the Indian History Congress since pre-independence days, as well as papers published in various journals and periodicals. They underscore the need to defend the memory of the two rulers who were indomitable opponents of the colonial regime. This assumes particular relevance in the current context of a contrary tendency to devalue their contribution.

205 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Sbijapure · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very nice. Research based. Objectivity of most of the authors is commendable. A few good pictures of forts (in black and white are) included. Seven plates of encampment charts of Tipu's army are also shown. Select bibliography provided for those who want to know more.