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Discovery of the body of Tipu Sultan, Siege of Seringapatam, India, 4 May 1799
Discovery of the body of Tipu Sultan, Siege of Seringapatam, India, 4 May 1799, ending the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1798-1799) between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore. Date: 1799
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1790s 1799 Anglo Battles Body Chiaroscuro Colonialism Discovery Fourth Grant Mysore Sahib Seringapatam Siege Sultan Tipu Torch Torches Wars
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This evocative image captures the poignant moment of the Discovery of the Body of Tipu Sultan, also known as Tippoo Sahib or Tipu Saheb, on May 4, 1799, marking the end of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore. The darkened scene, illuminated only by the flickering light of torches held by British soldiers, creates a stark contrast of chiaroscuro, emphasizing the solemnity and gravity of the moment. Tipu Sultan, the powerful and ambitious ruler of Mysore, had been a formidable adversary for the British during the late 18th century. The siege of Seringapatam, his capital city, was a brutal and protracted battle that lasted for several months. As the British forces, led by General James Grant, breached the fortifications of Seringapatam, they discovered the body of Tipu Sultan, lying in a pool of blood in an underground chamber. The image of the defeated sultan, dressed in his richly decorated attire, lying amidst the chaos and destruction of war, serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict. The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War was a significant turning point in the history of British colonialism in India, solidifying the Company's control over the region and marking the beginning of the end for the independent Kingdom of Mysore.
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