Question

Which king was referred to as the 'Tiger of Mysore'?
a. Ibrahim Lodhi
b. Sher Shah Suri
c. Tipu Sultan

Answer 1

Answer -

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Option c

Tipu Sultan

Tipu Sultan was referred to as the 'Tiger of Mysore'

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Extra info :

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He is called as the tiger of Mysore because of his bravery, while having a walk in the forest with his friend, they were attacked by a tiger. Tipu Sultan courageously fought with the tiger without any weapons.


This made people call him the Tiger of Mysore


He courageously opposed British rule in South India.


He was the eldest son of Sultan Hyder Ali.


He was born on 20th of November, 1750

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therefore the answer is

option c

Tipu Sultan

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Answer 2

Answer

Tipu Sultan

The legend of Tipu

• Kings are often surrounded by legend and their powers glorified through folklore.

• Here is a legend about Tipu

• Sultan who became the ruler of Mysore in 1782.

• It is said that once he went hunting in the forest with a French friend.

• There he came face to face with a tiger.

• His gun did not work and his dagger fell to the ground.

• He battled with the tiger unarmed until he managed to reach down and pick up the dagger.

• Finally he was able to kill the tiger in the battle.

• After this he came to be known

as the Tiger of Mysore.

• He had the image of the tiger on his flag