Tipu Sultan (1750 – 1799), known as the Tiger of Mysore was a ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, scholar and poet, recognized as one of the greatest South Asian rulers of all time. During his rule Tipu introduced new coinage, Mauludi lunisolar calendar, and a land revenue system which resulted in the growth of Mysore silk industry. Tipu wrote the military manual Fathul Mujahidin and was considered a pioneer in the use of rocket artillery. He remained an implacable enemy of the British East India Company. Tipu formed alliance with Napoleon in their struggle with the British. He won important victories against the British in the Second Anglo-Mysore War (1789-1784). In the Third Anglo-Mysore War (1789-1792,) Tipu was forced into a humiliating treaty, losing some previously conquered territories. In the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799,) the combined forces of the British East India Company and the Nizam of Hyderabad defeated Tipu, and he was killed on 4 May 1799 during the defense of the city. The Karnataka Government has been trying to portray Tipu Sultan as a State Hero.
Mysore Back on the highway we were making our way to the airport for our return flight. But our discoveries were not over yet. Sudhakar still had more things to show us. Yesterday we visited a family that bred silk worms. So our next stop was to a silk factory.
Silk Factory The factory buys the silk worm cocoons from the government. In the process to make silk fabrics the cocoon is first boiled to kill the worm. If the worm is not killed the worm will eat its way out of the cocoon and destroy the silk threads. In Viet Nam the worms are fried and eaten. Bob Goode said they taste like chicken The silk threads are woven into fabrics. The building at the end of the slideshow (IND_8552 - IND_8560) are government sales of the raw silk cocoons.
Bangalore A brief drive through Bangalore and then to the airport for our flight home. Sudhakar did a superb job showing us his country. This was a trip I will never forget. I cannot say enough of all the wonderful friendly people we met.
Micky's Shirts Micky is one of the travelers on the trip with us. Everyday Micky wore a different tee-shirt with a cute saying.
This ends the descriptions and photo shows of our trip to Southern India.
- Southern India
Southern India Photo Page 18
Northern India (2006)
Southern India (2014)
NCL Cruise to India (2016)