Question

Why hyder ali become ruler of mysore

Answer 1

Answer:-

Hyder ali received an independent command in Mysore in 1749. Eventually he displaced Nanjaraj, the prime minister, and made the raja a prisoner in his own palace. About 1761 he made himself ruler of Mysore. He then conquered Bednore (now Haidarnagar), Kanara, and the petty poligars (feudal chiefs) of southern India.

Answer 2

Hyder Ali founded the Sultanate of Mysore and became Sultan Hyder Ali Khan.
First war with the Marathas Hyder was defeated by the Marathas. He had to pay 35 lakhs in order to end the war. He also abondoned Bednore but was able to retain Sira.