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More Than A Day As A Tiger
More Than A Day As A Tiger
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The legacy of Tipu Sultan and Haider Ali is as alive today as it was more than two centuries ago, when this father and son fought tirelessly against British imperialism in India. The most eloquent expression of their resistance is the large number of works that were made during their era in Mysore. Such was the respect that the British victors of the Anglo-Mysore Wars felt for the technical and aesthetic accomplishments of their adversaries, many of these masterworks have survived intact. The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia has assembled the finest collection of such works that exists outside the UK. These stirring reminders of a lost Muslim kingdom in southern India are now on public display, in many cases for the first time since they were looted by the British from the ruins of Tipu Sultan’s fortress in Srirangapatna in 1799.
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One Line Summary
Historic Islam art celebrating resistance against British conquest.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in the rich history of resistance and the intricate Islamic art from the Mysore era, this book offers a captivating glimpse. It brings to light the legacy of Tipu Sultan and Haider Ali through stunning works created during their time, many now displayed for the first time outside the UK. It's a mesmerizing journey into a lost kingdom, bringing alive the culture and craftsmanship of that remarkable period.