Write an essay on the Interest of Tipu Sultan in the fields of science and technology. Also, mention points on his contributions and achievements, his laments for his superstitions, lack of discretion, and far sights, and also his interest in imbibing new technology from the beginning of his reign.
(Essay should be around 200 words. Thank You)
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Even as Tipu Sultan's legacy weathers a political hailstorm in Karnataka, ET explores how the controversial ruler of Mysore was a tech innovator. The 18th Century ruler -who was the last hurdle to the British's domination over South India -introduced ground-breaking changes to the economy and even created technology parks across his kingdom.
On his `Jayanti' today, ET looks back at the radical changes Tipu brought about and which shaped the economy of the region well into the modern era
Historians and researchers, on the other hand, regard the Tiger of Mysore as a secular, progressive king who was constantly on the lookout for the best global technology for his kingdom. Records suggest that he developed industries, laid the foundation of the silk trade and encouraged foreign technology . To advance these, Tipu established banking networks and cooperatives, where capital was raised from the public (similar to banks inviting deposits), the principal held on an annual basis and returned with interest