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- Hyder Ali was the muslim ruler of Mysore, Karnataka.
- He was born in 1722 in Budikote, Kolar district.
- He was a very bold personality with excellent leadership qualities.
- He faced many victories in his lifetime, being a ruler.
- He was also known as ‘Nawab of Mysore’.
- Though illiterate he was very intelligent and had a very good memory.
- Tipu Sultan, also known as “Tiger of Mysore”, was son of Hyder Ali.
- He fought many battles like the Anglo-Mysore War, Battle of Porto Novo and Arni etc.
- He died due to cancer on December 7, 1782 in Chittoor.
- After his death, his body was buried in Gumbaz at Srirangapatna, Karnataka.
