Have you ever wondered what happened to the descendants of all the famous historical figures who have changed the course of India? Indian Royalty and its grandeur are known the world over. In fact when the British came to India they were bedazzled by the wealth and lifestyle of Indian Royalty. Of the diverse royalty, who can forget the massive contribution of Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore, and was a ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. His contributions in the administrative field during his rule, coinage system, and a new Mauludi lunisolar calendar along with a new land revenue system which initiated the growth of Mysore silk industry – all reflects the capabilities of Tipu Sultan as an able king.
In the beginnings of 1990’s “The Sword of Tipu Sultan” was aired in Doordarshan that beautifully highlighted the life and times of the ruler. The show was so popular that it ran for one year and was later....
