Meadows Taylor’s "Tippoo Sultaun" is a sweeping historical novel set in Southern India during the late 18th century, focusing on the reign and wars of Tipu Sultan, the powerful and controversial ruler of Mysore. The narrative provides a panoramic view of the period, depicting the complex political and military struggle between Tipu Sultan, the British East India Company, and their respective allies, including the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabad. The story is told from multiple perspectives, including those of British officers, Indian rulers, and soldiers on both sides. It follows the events of the Second and Third Anglo-Mysore Wars, culminating in the dramatic siege and fall of Seringapatam, Tipu’s capital. Meadows Taylor, who had a deep knowledge of Indian history and culture, presents a nuanced portrait of Tipu Sultan, depicting him as a formidable, innovative, and often ruthless leader, a devout Muslim, and a patriot fiercely resisting foreign domination. The novel is filled with grand scenes of court intrigue, espionage, and large-scale battles, bringing to life the opulence of the Mysore court and the brutality of contemporary warfare. "Tippoo Sultaun" is a meticulously researched and epic-scale work that seeks to dramatize a pivotal conflict in Indian history, exploring themes of ambition, faith, colonialism, and the clash of empires.

Table of Contents:

• Tippoo Sultaun. Part 1

• Tippoo Sultaun. Part 2

• Tippoo Sultaun. Part 3

• Tippoo Sultaun. Part 4

• Tippoo Sultaun. Part 5

• Tippoo Sultaun. Part 6

• Tippoo Sultaun. Part 7

• Tippoo Sultaun. Part 8

• Tippoo Sultaun. Part 9

• Tippoo Sultaun. Part 10