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Part 7. Tipu Sultan

Hyder Ali was walking at slow pace in his chamber. Signs of worry was on his forehead. Old Deewan was too there. He was a Hindu. There was deep desolation in the chamber.“How long the situation will remain as it is,” Deewan disturbed the silence. “How long you will carry on thinking. We have two […]

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Part 6. Tipu Sultan

Tubharjang along with Karim Shah had reached Hyderabad. He had narrated the situation to Nizam.That night Karim Shah rested in royal guest house. Nizam thanked Tubharjang that he brought Karim Shah with him. Karim Shah too acknowledged Nizam of the opinion of his father that at any cost he will not accept friendship with British.Listening

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Part 5. Tipu Sultan

Karim Shah was sitting alongwith Tubharjung when his personal attendant informed him about king’s intention.Listening it Karim Shah said, “What would happen now Tubharjang? If I am arrested then do not feel yourself safe. And after my arrest…”“You are not going to be arrested,” Tubharjung said seriously.“What should I do? Where to go?”“You come with

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Part 4. Tipu Sultan

In the morning Tipu reached king Hyder Ali. Being sleepless in night his eyes got swelled.Tipu said, “I have brought a good finding father.”“What’s that?” Hyder Ali looked him with sleepless eyes.‘‘Last night I have arrested Tubharjang.”“Who is Tubharjang?”“Commander of Nizam Hyderabad.”“What are you saying Tipu?” Hyder Ali asked amazing—What bring commander of Hyderabad here?”‘‘He

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Part 4. Tipu Sultan

It was midnight.There were four sentries posted at the main gate of the prison, among them three were yawning and fourth was alert on his duty. Sword was dangling on his waist and spear in hand.Then…Karim Shah reached there.Sentry saluted him.“Open the gate,” Karim Shah said authoritatively.But sentry became more alert and fearlessly asked, “For

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Part 3. Tipu Sultan

Tubharjang was busy enticing Karim Shah to accept his evil plan. He was staying in his palace at present. Karim Shah didn’t disclose the argument held in royal palace to him as he hoped that he will persuade the king sooner or later. He thought if Tubharjang might return back then his dream to become

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Part 2. Tipu Sultan

As usual the Royal Court of Mysore was on today too. Subject was the same—aggression of East India Company towards south and strategy to stop them.Then, Kamruddin, the special envoy of Hyder Ali stepped in. He reached near the throne and saluted.“Welcome, Kamruddin…what’s the news?”“News is not good Your Highness,” Kamruddin said in a grave

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Part 1. Tipu Sultan

Hyder Ali was the king of Mysore state. He was very popular among his subjects. He was severe for those who were traitors, mischiefmongers offenders. For traitors and opponents of India he was like Death God. This was the reason the Hindus and Muslims took risk of their lives for welfare of his state. People

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The battles

Subhash Brigade was chosen for the task because it was made up of best soldiers chosen from other three brigades.4th February, 1944—Shahnawaz Khan set out with his brigade for Pom. Braving bombs and firing the brigade made headway and took position on the bank of Kaladam river. The brigade pressed on and reached Paletwa and

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European Trip

Subhash stayed in Europe for four years. His health slowly improved. At the same time his political activities continued. He visited several countries and explored new possibilities in respect of the freedom of India beyond Congress politics.The world had drastically changed politically and economically. After Bolshevik revolution Russia had become a socialist state. Stalin was

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Family background

The political and social analysts reasoned that the real reasons behind the misery of Indians were social evils, caste systems, untouchability, feudal system, abject poverty and illiteracy. It was the basic truth. It resulted in several reformist movements in India to fight against social evils and the illiteracy. Schools and colleges came up for education.

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In london

Bal Gangadhar Tilak went to London in the later half of 1918. He wanted to explain ‘Home Rule’ demand to the English public.His other objective was to sue London Times reporter Valentine C. for writing scurrilous reports against him to vilify him when the reporter had visited India. Tilak lost case and was asked to

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