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tiger of tipu sultan: Tipu's Tigers Susan Stronge, 2009-11 Tipu's Tiger is one of the Victoria and Albert Museum's most enduringly famous and fascinating objects. It was made for Tipu Sultan. the ruler of Mysore, who was killed by the British in 1799 during the final onslaught on his island capital, Seringapatam. After the victory, his treasury was seized and its precious contents rapidly divided between the soldiers of the East India Company army. The spectacular wooden tiger survived, however. Discovered in the music room of the palace, it was shipped to the Company's new musuem in London in 1800. This book tells the story of the tiger's travels from India to the V&A showing how it has inspired artists and authors, and frightened or entertained the public since its first appearance in England. --Book Jacket. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Tiger of Mysore Denys Mostyn Forrest, Fath ʻAli Tipu Sultan (Nawab of Mysore), 1990 |
tiger of tipu sultan: History of Tipu Sultan Mohibbul Hasan, 2005 In The Present Work, An Attempt Has Been Made To Give An Accurate Picture Of Tipu Sultan By Disengaging His Personality From Masses Of Fictions And Distortions Which Have Gathered Round Him. As Practically The Whole Of Tipu'S Life Was Taken Up With Fighting, The Author Has Devoted Considerable Space To Campaigns And Battles. However, He Has Not Ignored Other Aspects Of His Career. He Has Paid Sufficient Attention To The Causes And Results Of Wars, While TipuS Relation With The English, The French, The Nizam, The Marathas And The Ottoman Sultan Have Been Fully Discussed. The Last Three Chapters Of The Book Have Been Devoted To A Description Of The SultanS Government And Army, His Reforms And Religious Policy, His Efforts At Industrialisation And State Socialism, His Character, His Failures And Achievements. This Pioneering Study Will Enable The Reader To Appraise The Career And Character Of This Extraordinary Man. Its Scholarly Value Is Enhanced By Professor HasanS Extensive Use Of English, French, Persian, And Urdu Sources. |
tiger of tipu sultan: The Tiger of Mysore George Alfred Henty, 1895 |
tiger of tipu sultan: Tipu`s Tiger Susan Stronge, 2009 Tipu s Tiger is one of the Victoria and Albert Museum`s most enduringly famous and fascinating objects. It was made for Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore who was killed by the British in 1799 during the final onslaught on his island capital, Seringapatam. After the victory, his treasury was seized and its precious contents rapidly divided between the soldiers of the East India Company army. The spectacular wooden tiger survived, however. Discovered in the music room of the palace, it was shipped to the company`s new museum in London in 1800. This accessible and beautiful book tells the story of the tiger`s travels from India to the V&A, showing how it has inspired artists and authors, and frightened or entertained the public since its first appearance in England. It also discusses the intriguing meanings of the many tiger motifs on Tipu Sultan`s personal commissions, from his jewelled golden throne and idiosyncratic weapons to the emblematic wooden semi-automaton. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Tippoo's Tiger Mildred Archer, 1959 |
tiger of tipu sultan: The Tigers of Mysore Praxy Fernandes, 1991 |
tiger of tipu sultan: Curating Empire Sarah Longair, John McAleer, 2016 Curating empire explores the diverse roles played by museums and their curators in moulding and representing the British imperial experience. The establishment of museums throughout the British Empire is increasingly recognised as part of the context of imperialism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, both practically and symbolically. Focusing on a range of curators and museums, this collection demonstrates how individuals, their curatorial practices, and intellectual and political agendas influenced the direction of their institutions, the interpretation of material, and the experiences of audiences in a variety of museums across the globe. Taken together, these contributions suggest that museums are not just sites for accessing history but need to be considered as historical sites of significance in themselves. Individual essays examine the work of curators in museums in Britain and the colonies, the historical display and interpretation of empire in Britain, and the establishment of 'museum networks' in the British imperial context. Important themes emerge across the collection, including museums and their meanings in the colonial context; the role of objects and display in the formation of British and colonial identities; museum networks and the movement of objects and ideas in the British Empire. Curating empire sheds new light on the relationship between museums, as repositories for objects and cultural institutions for conveying knowledge, and the politics of culture and the formation of identities throughout the British Empire. Curating empire will be essential reading for scholars and students interested in British history, the history of empire, art history, and the history of museums and collecting. |
tiger of tipu sultan: The Sword of Tipu Sultan Bhagwan S Gidwani, 2014-09-19 This historical novel tells the story of Tipu Sultan---the man, the lover, the soldier, the prince, the king. It speaks of those who loved and betrayed him; of his interactions with charming ladies and brilliant men; of his greatness and of the craftiness of his contemporaries; of the wit and folly of his times; and of the struggle of men and ideas in the march of history. Based on extensive research, The Sword of Tipu Sultan is an original contribution to historical literature which gives insights into the character of its hero, and the period in which he lived. Tipu, maligned by historians as a cruel and bigoted ruler, emerges here as a humane, enlightened ruler who believed that God is not confined to any one religion and that all religions therefore deserve equal respect. He was opposed to colonialism, welcomed the American Declaration of Independence and applauded the spirit of the French Revolution. The author establishes him as the first among modern Indian nationalists who knew that India was weakened not by outside powers but the decadence and disunity within. A vivid portrayal of the drama of Tipu's times, The Sword of Tipu Sultan captures the amazing spirit of the man who, in the midst of disaster, lost neither his dignity nor his faith. He chose to court death when he could have saved himself, for he firmly believed that his sacrifice would serve as an example for the future generations of India. Special Edition: With 30 exclusive illustrations, handpicked by the author, from the T.V. Serial which are not part of the Printed book. |
tiger of tipu sultan: The Tiger Claw Shauna Singh Baldwin, 2011-07-27 From the author of What the Body Remembers, an extraordinary story of love and espionage, cultural tension and displacement, inspired by the life of Noor Inayat Khan (code name “Madeleine”), who worked against the Occupation after the Nazi invasion of France. When Noor Khan’s father, a teacher of mystical Sufism, dies, Noor is forced to bow, along with her mother, sister and brother, to her uncle’s religious literalism and ideas on feminine propriety. While at the Sorbonne, Noor falls in love with Armand, a Jewish musician. Though her uncle forbids her to see him, they continue meeting in secret. When the Germans invade in 1940, Armand persuades Noor to leave him for her own safety. She flees with her family to England, but volunteers to serve in a special intelligence agency. She is trained as a radio operator for the group that, in Churchill’s words, will “set Europe ablaze” with acts of sabotage. She is then sent back to Occupied France. Unwavering courage is what Noor requires for her assignment and her deeply personal mission — to re-unite with Armand. As her talisman, she carries her grandmother’s gift, an heirloom tiger claw encased in gold. The novel opens in December 1943. Noor has been imprisoned. She begins writing in secret, tracing the events that led to her capture. When Germany surrenders in 1945, her brother Kabir begins his search through the chaos of Europe’s Displaced Persons camps to find her. In its portrayal of intolerance, The Tiger Claw eerily mirrors our own times, and progresses with moments of great beauty and white-knuckle tension towards a moving and astonishing denouement. |
tiger of tipu sultan: A Companion to Public History David M. Dean, 2018-10-08 An authoritative overview of the developing field of public history reflecting theory and practice around the globe This unique reference guides readers through this relatively new field of historical inquiry, exploring the varieties and forms of public history, its relationship with popular history, and the ways in which the field has evolved internationally over the past thirty years. Comprised of thirty-four essays written by a group of leading international scholars and public history practitioners, the work not only introduces readers to the latest scholarly academic research, but also to the practice and pedagogy of public history. It pays equal attention to the emergence of public history as a distinct field of historical inquiry in North America, the importance of popular history and ‘history from below’ in Europe and European colonial-settler states, and forms of historical consciousness in non-Western countries and peoples. It also provides a timely guide to the state of the discipline, and offers an innovative and unprecedented engagement with methodological and theoretical problems associated with public history. Generously illustrated throughout, The Companion to Public History’s chapters are written from a variety of perspectives by contributors from all continents and from a wide variety of backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences. It is an excellent source for getting readers to think about history in the public realm, and how present day concerns shape the ways in which we engage with and represent the past. Cutting-edge companion volume for a developing area of study Comprises 36 essays by leading authorities on all aspects of public history around the world Reflects different national/regional interpretations of public history Offers some essays in teachable forms: an interview, a roundtable discussion, a document analysis, a photo essay. Covers a full range of public history practice, including museums, archives, memorial sites as well as historical fiction, theatre, re-enactment societies and digital gaming Discusses the continuing challenges presented by history within our broad, collective memory, including museum controversies, repatriation issues, ‘textbook’ wars, and commissions for Truth and Reconciliation The Companion is intended for senior undergraduate students and graduate students in the rapidly growing field of public history and will appeal to those teaching public history or who wish to introduce a public history dimension to their courses. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Sharpe's Tiger Bernard Cornwell, 2009-10-13 From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the first exciting adventure in the world-renowned Sharpe series, chronicling the rise of Richard Sharpe, a Private in His Majesty’s Army at the siege of Seringapatam. “The greatest writer of historical adventures today.” —Washington Post Richard Sharpe. Soldier, hero, rogue—the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles, whose green jacket he proudly wears. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Jim Corbett TRIPTI NAINWAL, 1971-04-01 In the early 20th century when the hills of Kumaon echoed with the bone-chilling roar of a man-eating tiger, it was the sure shot hunter, 'Carpet Sahib' who went to put an end to the terror. But what was often missed was the intense sorrow he felt when one of these magnificent creatures had to be shot down.Jim Corbett understood the tiger and respected it. He recognised its irreplaceable place in the circle of life and described it as the 'large-hearted gentleman with boundless courage'.Amar Chitra Katha tells the story of Jim Corbett and traces his life and love for one of India's most valuable and endangered animals. |
tiger of tipu sultan: The Dreams of Tipu Sultan Sultan Tippu, Mahmud Husain, 2022-10-27 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Tiger of Mysore Denys Mostyn Forrest, 1970 |
tiger of tipu sultan: Select letters of Tippoo Sultan to various public functionaries Tīpū Sulṭān (Mysore, Nawab.), 1811 |
tiger of tipu sultan: The Beast of Mysore Richard Estep, 2015-08-17 India, 1799. From his fortified palace at Seringapatam, the warrior potentate Tipu Sultan rules the state of Mysore with an iron fist. Known by his subjects as the Tiger of Mysore, Tipu obsessively worships these great cats, taking their predatory ways as his own. Protected by his fanatically devoted Tiger Guard, the Sultan fears neither man nor beast. The British covet Mysore for themselves, and have dispatched an army of thousands to wrest it from the Sultan's clutches. Although the vampire Colonel Arthur Wellesley is not yet the Duke of Wellington, he has already begun to show flashes of that military genius which will one day propel him to the heights of glory. But first, Wellesley and his redcoats must hunt the tiger across the desolate moonlit plains of India, tracking the beast back to his lair behind the heavily-fortified walls of Seringapatam. The hunter will soon become the hunted, and when the vampire faces off against the tiger, the land of Mysore will run red with blood. There can be only one victor. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Tipu Sultan Sunandha Ragunathan, 2009-09 This biography of Tipu Sultan, is a tribute to the Tiger of Mysore who waged wars against the British his entire life, and died a martyr – fighting to save his land. Was he a villain, as some historians make him out to be, or was he a magnanimous ruler, as others claim? Find out for yourself through this account that takes you through the fact and fiction revolving around this brave figure, and shows you not only his excellent martial skills, but etch him out as India’s first glorious hero in her struggle against the British. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Tiger Kate Brittlebank, 2016 Was Tipu Sultan a cruel bigot or a wise and just ruler? A reckless adventurer or a proud nationalist? This book cuts through the myths to bring this controversial king and his times come vividly alive, from his youthful military exploits to his death in his final battle against the British |
tiger of tipu sultan: The Story of Tipu Sultan Sandhya Rao, 1997 |
tiger of tipu sultan: Confronting Colonialism Irfan Habib, 2002-07-01 Papers presented at various proceedings of the Indian History Congress. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Tipu Sultan , 1993 |
tiger of tipu sultan: The Tiger and the Thistle Anne Buddle, National Gallery of Scotland, 1999 |
tiger of tipu sultan: A History of State and Religion in India Ian Copland, Ian Mabbett, Asim Roy, Kate Brittlebank, Adam Bowles, 2013-05-02 Offering the first long-duration analysis of the relationship between the state and religion in South Asia, this book looks at the nature and origins of Indian secularism. It interrogates the proposition that communalism in India is wholly a product of colonial policy and modernisation, questions whether the Indian state has generally been a benign, or disruptive, influence on public religious life, and evaluates the claim that the region has spawned a culture of practical toleration. The book is structured around six key arenas of interaction between state and religion: cow worship and sacrifice, control of temples and shrines, religious festivals and processions, proselytising and conversion, communal riots, and religious teaching/doctrine and family law. It offers a challenging argument about the role of the state in religious life in a historical continuum, and identifies points of similarity and contrast between periods and regimes. The book makes a significant contribution to the literature on South Asian History and Religion. |
tiger of tipu sultan: The Real Tipu Hari Dev Sharma, 1991 |
tiger of tipu sultan: Indian Renaissance Hermione De Almeida, George H. Gilpin, 2005 An examination of British artists whose travel to the subcontinent of India influenced the Romantic Movement in England. It also discuss the impact of the images on the culture of Victorian Britain. Artists discussed include James Forbes, James Wales, Tilly Kettle, William Hodges, Johan Zoffany Francesco Renaldi, Thomas and William Daniell, Robert Home, Thomas Hickey, Arthur William Devis, R. H. Colebrooke, Alexander Allan, Henry Salt, James Baillie Fraser, Charles Gold, James Moffat, Charles D'Oyly, William Blake, J. M. W. Turner and George Chinnery. |
tiger of tipu sultan: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs John Simpson, 1990 |
tiger of tipu sultan: Arts of India, 1550-1900 Rosemary Crill, Victoria and Albert Museum, 1990 Features information on Hindu Indian art, presented by Kamat's Potpourri. Provides access to articles, images of art works, and biographical sketches of Indian artists. |
tiger of tipu sultan: The Sultan's Tigers Josh Lacey, 2013 Sequel to Island of Thieves, this new, action-packed middle grade adventure novel set in India is the perfect trip for reluctant readers. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Indian Renaissance Hermionede Almeida, 2017-07-05 Indian Renaissance: British Romantic Art and the Prospect of India is the first comprehensive examination of British artists whose first-hand impressions and prospects of the Indian subcontinent became a stimulus for the Romantic Movement in England; it is also a survey of the transformation of the images brought home by these artists into the cultural imperatives of imperial, Victorian Britain. The book proposes a second - Indian - Renaissance for British (and European) art and culture and an undeniable connection between English Romanticism and British Imperialism. Artists treated in-depth include James Forbes, James Wales, Tilly Kettle, William Hodges, Johann Zoffany, Francesco Renaldi, Thomas and William Daniell, Robert Home, Thomas Hickey, Arthur William Devis, R. H. Colebrooke, Alexander Allan, Henry Salt, James Baillie Fraser, Charles Gold, James Moffat, Charles D'Oyly, William Blake, J. M. W. Turner and George Chinnery. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Company Curiosities Arthur MacGregor, 2018 For nearly three hundred years, the East India Company dominated British trade and relations with Asia. It made handsome profits for shareholders but also provided collectors in Europe with natural specimens and man-made rarities that were prized for their scientific, aesthetic or cultural value. An array of administrators, soldiers, surveyors spent much of their lives attempting to inventory and to comprehend India's vast country, its teeming populations and its myriad rituals and wildlife: nearly forty species of mammals and over 120 species of birds were discovered in the Katmandu valley alone; astonishing wall paintings from the fifth-century were unearthed in caves at Ajanta; and spectacular fossil fauna arrived from the Siwalik Hills. Company Curiosities: Nature, Culture and the East India Company, 1600-1874 offers the first-ever overview of the remarkable role of the East India Company and its servants in collecting and showcasing a treasure-house of natural specimens and man-made objects - craft materials, paintings and sculptures, weapons, costumes, jewels and ornaments - that established the look and the feel of India for those who had never ventured abroad. Arthur MacGregor tells the stories behind the remarkable discoveries and collections, and those responsible for them, and their impact on natural science, commerce and industry, and personal taste. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Haidar Alí and Tipú Sultán and the Struggle with the Musalmán Powers of the South Lewin Bentham Bowring, 1899 |
tiger of tipu sultan: Maze of Blood Marly Youmans, 2015 In Conall Weaver, the mundane world and the wonders of the imagination collide and shoot out sparks. Inspired by the life of pulp writer Robert E. Howard, Maze of Blood explores the roots of story and the compulsions and conflicts of the heart in a Southern landscape. |
tiger of tipu sultan: TipuSultan- The Tyrant of Mysore Sandeep Balakrishna, 2015-01-28 This book is part of a series of books aimed at disseminating the accurate history of India drawn from the primary sources. History writing, especially about the medieval Muslim rule has been fraught with political correctness, controversy, and in several cases, downright falsification. This has occurred mostly with official state patronage. As a result, any attempts to correct this course has been virulently opposed with the result that most urban-educated Indians have now internalized a politically correct version of Indian history. The history of Tipu Sultan too, stands as a glaring instance of this distorted historical narrative. Indeed, we have seen, read, and heard about a lot of people claiming to be freedom fighters and receiving pensions from the Government. Several of these worthies would not have been born before Independence yet they succeed in such blatant manipulations. There are instances of portraying certain rulers and chieftains as true heroes who fought against the British Empire. One such ruler happens to be Tipu Sultan. Tipu Sultan is widely known as the Tiger of Mysore. Indeed, the image of Tipu battling a tiger barehanded crosses the mind whenever his name is mentioned. But is this the truth? Was Tipu Sultan truly the warrior as he has been portrayed? What exactly is his record of fighting the British? Was he really a freedom fighter as is widely claimed? Sandeep Balakrishna in this well-researched book, explores both the myths and the truth surrounding Tipu Sultan. A must-read for those who wish to learn the true story of Tipu Sultan. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Edge of Empire: Conquest and Collecting in the East 1750–1850 Maya Jasanoff, 2009-09-17 Talented historian Maya Jasonoff offers an alternative history of the British Empire. It is not about conquest – but rather a collection of startling and fascinating personal accounts of cross-cultural exchange from those who found themselves on the edges of Empire. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Encounters Anna Jackson, Amin Jaffer, 2004-09 Published to accompany an exhibition held at the V & A, 23 September - 5 December 2004. |
tiger of tipu sultan: Tipu Sultan Samuel Strandberg, 1995 |
tiger of tipu sultan: Tigers Round the Throne , 1990-01-01 |
tiger of tipu sultan: Treasures from India Clive Museum, Mildred Archer, Christopher Rowell, Robert Skelton, 1987 In This Book For The First Time One Can Find The `Indian Curiosities` Assembled By Lord Clive And His Family Studies, Catalogued And The Greater Part Assembled In One Place. |
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Based on the best available information, tiger populations are stable or increasing in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Russia and China. About …
Where do tigers live? And other tiger facts | Stories | WWF
Around 5,574 wild tigers roam forests and savannas today, according to the Global Tiger Forum. Tigers are poached for their parts and lose habitat to …
Continental Tiger | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
The continental tiger’s habitat extends across Asia, from the Russian Far East to mangrove forests of the Sundarbans to the Lower Mekong. For many …
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Since 2017, IUCN has recognized two tiger subspecies, commonly referred to as the continental tiger and the Sunda island tiger.
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Feb 1, 2022 · WASHINGTON, DC -- As we enter the 2022 Year of the Tiger, World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) latest report on tiger conservation highlights that a …