Institution

Kingdom of Mysore

South Indian polity that emerged as a major military power under Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan and became a principal opponent of British expansion.

Status: draft
Entity Type: institution

Summary

The Kingdom of Mysore was one of the major powers in southern India in the late eighteenth century and a central force in resistance to British expansion.

Historical role

It matters because its conflicts with the British East India Company shaped the political and military future of southern India.

Connections

Useful for linking regional state formation, imperial conflict, and the military career of Tipu Sultan.