Tipu Sultan - Hero or Villian

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Re: Tipu Sultan - Hero or Villian

@queer

tipu sultan is considered a hero in modern india because of his stance against the british, but he is not a popular figure in kerala. he had invaded northern kerala several times. he took large numbers of prisoners from the nair community (they were the bulk of the armies of kerala kings and chieftains) and shipped them as slaves to mysore. some of these nairs ended up holding high posts in his government for a while.

but one has to remember, at this time, he was but one of the many forces trying to gain control of the ports of kerala. the portuguese were busy trying to expand their territory around Kannur, the dutch were holding Cochin. the french and the brits were circling. he was just another one of those trying to get in on the wealth from the spice trade.

was that necessary to convert people to gain power over the area? As many people are saying that made him unpopular amongst Non-Muslims todate