Subject to numerous interpretations Tipu has been a subject of political symbolism and in politics, symbols change with time and convenience. Tipu’s legacy is far from simple or neutral. Pioneer in development of Mysore, Tipu Sultan dies historic death fighting British: President Kovind For long Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore won his place in the Indian independence movement as “freedom fighter” who stood against the might of the British. The last war took place as the EIC feared that the French emperor Napoleon, who had invaded Egypt in 1798, would try to form an alliance with Mysore. Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore was one of the first to realize the threat from the East India Company and fought three wars with them. For some state parties staying out of the celebrations seems to be the best bet.
Hyder went on to expanding his province by waging war.Those in the opposition on their part despite their continuous effort to reinvent themselves with the formula of soft Hindutva have not backed down from celebrating the role of Tipu Sultan in history. The other chieftains were ornamental as Hyder took charge of the entire administration. Since the local chieftains were neither brave or enterprising, Hyder emerged stronger and one day declared himself the Sultan of Mysuru. His bravery and valour became obvious when he led a battery of the army to wage a war against another chieftain near Chikballapur. Hyder joined the army as a soldier but evinced keen interest in learning the naunces of military from his relative. Subsequently, he moved to Srirangapatna in the erstwhile Mysuru province where a close relative of his worked in the army. He lost his father at the young age of eight. “Hyder Ali, father of Tipu Sultan was from Sira province in Tumakuru district and hailed from a family of warriors. Still, Tipu knew that this was the way forward and he went ahead with it." Banking and interest-based systems are not in keeping with Islam. "He was also the man who introduced the banking system and silver coinage in Bellary. When French officers who came to India to help build the armoury asked him for a house of worship, he built one of the earliest Basilicas of Karnataka, in Srirangapatnam. They could have named a university after him or developed his birth place, yes?" The Congress wants to prove that they are honouring Tipu Sultan. "The BJP arrived immediately to cause dissent, protect their support the Kodava community and make sure the Muslim vote is secure. The situation hit a crescendo in 2015, when the Siddaramaiah government, eager to mend fences with isolated groups, decided to declare Tipu Jayanti official. Each year, on Tipu's birthday, Mansoor and his family, some of come to Bengaluru from Kolkata, visit the birthplace of Tipu Sultan, in Devanahalli. His frustration is understandable: For years, the remnants of Tipu's clan have tried to salvage what is left of their heritage but have never been able to extricate themselves from the relentless sway of politics. "Now, we take care of sections on our own while the corporation maintains the rest," says Mansoor. A small park stands in the area now, set up in his memory and was maintained, at the start, by ITC. A stone plaque, installed in the 1700s, declares the spot as the birthplace of Tipu.