“In that letter, he (Jagadish Shettar) praises Tipu. make him a unique leader far ahead of his age.” His concept of nation State, his idea of State entrepreneurship, his advanced military skill, his zeal for reforms, etc. One part of the message reads, “The modern history of Karnataka covering the period 1782-1799 is known for the significant role played by Tipu Sultan, popularly known as the tiger of the Mysore kingdom. In the book, there is a message from the then Chief Minister – BJP’s Jagadish Shettar. Authored by Dr Sheikh Ali, the 338-page monograph speaks of Tipu’s achievements, acquisitions, and his fight against the British Empire. In fact, back in 2012, the Department of Kannada and Culture had published a book titled Tipu Sultan – A Crusader for Change.
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