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How the majestic Tipu Sultan Palace was once the hub of administration and management activitiesThe palace was the biggest building in the city during Tipu Sultan’s time.- Section 144 imposed in Karnataka's Madikeri on Tipu Sultan JayantiThe ruling Congress began celebrating the birth anniversary of the 18th century Mysore ruler on November 10 since 2015 to honour him as a p...
- Unravelling history: Tracing Tipu Sultan’s ancestry to Kolar and Tumakuru districtTipu Sultan belongs to the Sayyid lineage, meaning direct descendents of Prophet Mohammad.
- President Ram Nath Kovind hails Tipu Sultan, sparks war of words between Congress and BJPThe celebrations have been opposed tooth and nail by the BJP which sees Tipu Sultan as a "religious bigot" and a "brutal killer".
- Date with history: Pete's first protestant church in Bengaluru is now more than 200 years oldAfter Tipu Sultan's death, the British decided to move their garrison base from Srirangapatnam to Bengaluru
- Baird Barracks: Barrack named after a soldier who recognised Tipu's BodyBaird (1757-1829) was a Scotsman who was thrown into the throes of the Second Anglo-Mysore War at the age of 23.
- The story behind Bangalore Fort's Ulsoor GateUlsoor Gate, in its heydays in the 1700s, was more than just a gateway to the walled city of Bengaluru.
- The story behind nomenclature of Bengaluru's 'Lavelle Road'Lavelle Road, known to modern Benglaureans as a state-of-the-art, uber luxurious lifestyle hub, traces its nomenclature to an Irish soldier.
- Srirangapatnam: Tipu Sultan's imperial legacy lingers alongside its Hindu heritageIt does not take an effort to understand why Srirangapatnam was chosen over the city of Mysore as the capital.
- Temples at Kere Thonnur shed new light on Tipu Sultan’s legacyThere is no trace of conflict here, no broken fortifications as there are in nearby Srirangapatnam and no tombs of warriors, old or new.
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