Following the Fall of Constantinople and the conquest of Trebizond and Morea, the Ottoman Empire faced fierce resistance in the Balkans. In 1462, Vlad Tepes of Wallachia defied Sultan Mehmed II with a ...

Thrones advertised symbolic power and ended up as a fixed deposit of sorts for weaker sultans. Collecting thrones was also ...

Bengaluru, known for its dynamic urban culture and mild climate, also offers the perfect launching point for unforgettable road trips across South India. Whether you're looking to explore lush hills, ...

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From temple towns like Nanjangud to the wild beauty of Bandipur these villages near Mysuru offer the perfect escape into nature history and spirituality for a peaceful soul-refreshing getaway.

“Tipu Sultan was a symbol of resistance and Adeela has brought him in the picture to show that,” he added. He also said that the Chinese in the 1600s were the most developed people ...

British obsession with Tipu Sultan Soon, however, British ascendancy was challenged by Hyder Ali, the de facto ruler of Mysore. By the 1760s, all attention was centred on how to tackle him.

Tipu Sultan and Shivaji are examples. My own family was imprisoned by Tipu. ... I also have a very popular podcast called the Empire, which I started 2.5 years ago.

Historian Vikram Sampath and Professor S Nagesh took the stage at the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL) 2025 for a thought-provoking discussion on Tipu Sultan, one of the most ...

PNS Tipu Sultan (DDG-185), a Tariq-class destroyer, has been an integral part of the Pakistan Navy since it was acquired in 1994 ... what Pakistan today is, the Mughal Empire was a part of that. But ...

Tipu Sultan (c 1750-1799) was born in Devanhalli, Karnataka. His father, Hyder Ali, made himself Muslim ruler of Mysore around 1761. ... More Empire and Seapower. British History Timeline.

Tipu Sultan has been an enigma. He is adored by some, who regard him as a freedom fighter. His saga of courage and audacity against the British has inspired many.