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Haidar Collection

Haidar Ali, also known as Hyder Ali, was a prominent figure in Indian history during the 18th century

Background imageHaidar Collection: HYDER ALI (1722 - 1782)

HYDER ALI (1722 - 1782)
HYDER ALI Pictured at the Battle of Pollilur - 10 September 1780 Increased Indian army with French aid - died leaving campaign to son Tippu Sahib

Background imageHaidar Collection: Hyder Ali at Conjeveram in 1780, illustration from Hutchinson

Hyder Ali at Conjeveram in 1780, illustration from Hutchinson
IL370622 Hyder Ali at Conjeveram in 1780, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHaidar Collection: The Palace of the Hyder Ali Khan, Rajah of Mysore, c. 1825 (w / c & pencil on card)

The Palace of the Hyder Ali Khan, Rajah of Mysore, c. 1825 (w / c & pencil on card)
HMP86623 The Palace of the Hyder Ali Khan, Rajah of Mysore, c.1825 (w/c & pencil on card) by Cotman, John Sell (1782-1842); 32.4x41.2 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Background imageHaidar Collection: Hyder Ali at Conjeveram, 1780, illustration from Hutchinson

Hyder Ali at Conjeveram, 1780, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373562 Hyder Ali at Conjeveram, 1780, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Background imageHaidar Collection: Ottoman Army Entering a City, Folio from a Divan of Mahmud Abd al-Baqi

Ottoman Army Entering a City, Folio from a Divan of Mahmud Abd al-Baqi, last quarter 16th century

Background imageHaidar Collection: Hyder Ali, c1750, (1890). Creator: Unknown

Hyder Ali, c1750, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Hyder Ali, c1750, (1890). Hyder Ali (c1720-1782) Sultan of the Kingdom of Mysore who offered strong resistance against military advances of the British East India Company during the First

Background imageHaidar Collection: Tomb of Tippu Sultan and Haidar Ali, Mysore, India, 1880-1890

Tomb of Tippu Sultan and Haidar Ali, Mysore, India, 1880-1890. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Background imageHaidar Collection: Istanbul - Hospital at Haydar Pasa

Istanbul - Hospital at Haydar Pasa, Turkey - The Faculty of Medicine. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHaidar Collection: Hyder Ali (Haidar Ali)

Hyder Ali (Haidar Ali)
HYDER ALI Muslim ruler of Mysore, set up first corps of sepoys with European backing. Date: 1722 - 1782

Background imageHaidar Collection: Istanbul, Turkey - Haydar Pasa Station

Istanbul, Turkey - Haydar Pasa Station
Haydar Pasa Station viewed from the waters of the southern mouth of the Bosphorus - Constantinople, Turkey. Date: 1927

Background imageHaidar Collection: Porters and their boss at Haydar Pasa Quay

Porters and their boss at Haydar Pasa Quay, transporting a very large and probably very heavy, block of stone, suspended on two long wooden poles

Background imageHaidar Collection: Haidar Pacha Station, Constantinople

Haidar Pacha Station, Constantinople, Turkey. On Asian side of the Bosphorus in the Uskudar District. Terminus Station with International and regional domestic trains

Background imageHaidar Collection: Crimean War Memorial - English Cemetery, Haidar Pasha

Crimean War Memorial - English Cemetery, Haidar Pasha
Crimean War Memorial (Scutari Monument) designed by Baron Carlo Marochetti (1805-1867). Inaugurated in 1856. Located in the English Cemetery, Haidar Pasha

Background imageHaidar Collection: The Defeat of Hyder Ali (1722-82) by Sir Eyre Coote (1726-83) in 1781 (engraving)

The Defeat of Hyder Ali (1722-82) by Sir Eyre Coote (1726-83) in 1781 (engraving)
XJF108282 The Defeat of Hyder Ali (1722-82) by Sir Eyre Coote (1726-83) in 1781 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHaidar Collection: View of Haidar Pasha and Kadikoy - Istanbul, Turkey

View of Haidar Pasha and Kadikoy - Istanbul, Turkey
View of the tracks leading to the Haidar Pasha Railway Terminus (Haydarpasa Gari) and Kadikoy - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHaidar Collection: Military School and Hospital Haidar Pacha, Istanbul

Military School and Hospital Haidar Pacha, Istanbul
Marmara University Haydarpasa Campus in Istanbul (originally Military School of Medicine and later Haydarpasa High School) - designed by Italian Architect Raimondo Tommaso D Aronco Date: 1906

Background imageHaidar Collection: Istanbul, Turkey - View of Haydar Pasa from Kadikoy

Istanbul, Turkey - View of Haydar Pasa from Kadikoy Date: 1927

Background imageHaidar Collection: Haydarpasa Campus - Marmara University, Istanbul

Haydarpasa Campus - Marmara University, Istanbul
(Now the) Haydarpasa Campus of the Marmara University, originally built as the Imperial Medical School and designed by Alexander Vallaury and Raimondo D Aronco. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHaidar Collection: War damage, Haidar Pacha, Constantinople, WW1

War damage, Haidar Pacha, Constantinople, WW1
Factories and a munitions train burnt out at Haidar Pacha, the western terminus of the Anatolian Railway, Constantinople, Turkey, during the First World War. Date: 1917

Background imageHaidar Collection: Haydar Pasa Station - Constantinople, Turkey

Haydar Pasa Station - Constantinople, Turkey
Haydar Pasa Station viewed from the waters of the southern mouth of the Bosphorus - Constantinople, Turkey

Background imageHaidar Collection: Grazing sheep at Haidar Pacha, Constantinople

Grazing sheep at Haidar Pacha, Constantinople
Sheep graze Haidar Pacha, Constantinople. On Asian side of the Bosphorus in the Uskudar District

Background imageHaidar Collection: Constantinople - Haidar Pacha - Hotel Hugel

Constantinople - Haidar Pacha - Hotel Hugel
(German) Hotel Hugel, Haidar Pacha, Constantinople. On Asian side of the Bosphorus in the Uskudar District

Background imageHaidar Collection: Hyder Ali (Haidar)

Hyder Ali (Haidar)
HYDER ALI Indian ruler and soldier. Helped form first corps of sepoys with European aid


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Haidar Ali, also known as Hyder Ali, was a prominent figure in Indian history during the 18th century. Born in 1722, he rose to power as the Sultan and de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. Known for his military prowess and strategic genius, Haidar Ali led numerous successful campaigns against rival kingdoms and European powers. One notable event in Haidar Ali's life was his presence at Conjeveram in 1780. Illustrated by Hutchinson, this depiction showcases his commanding presence and leadership skills on the battlefield. Another illustration from the same source portrays The Palace of Hyder Ali Khan, offering a glimpse into his opulent lifestyle. During his reign, Haidar Ali faced challenges from various quarters. Ottoman Army Entering a City is an artwork that symbolizes the conflicts he encountered during his rule. Despite these obstacles, he managed to maintain stability within his kingdom. Haidar Ali's legacy extends beyond India; even Baghdad has a mosque named after him - Haydar Khana Mosque - which featured on a World War I Christmas card. His influence reached far and wide. The Tomb of Tippu Sultan and Haidar Ali stands as a testament to their enduring memory in Mysore, India. This architectural marvel serves as a reminder of their contributions to Indian history. Even outside India, Haidar Pasha bears witness to Haidar Ali's impact on Istanbul with its Crimean War Memorial located at English Cemetery. Additionally, Hospital at Haydar Pasa highlights how he left an indelible mark on Turkey's healthcare infrastructure. Although much about him remains unknown today due to limited historical records available about him specifically (as opposed to references), one thing is certain: Haidar/Hyder Ali played an instrumental role in shaping South Asian history during the 18th century through his military achievements and administrative reforms.