Who was Hyder Ali?
Q: Who was Hyder Ali?
A: Hyder Ali was the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India. He was born Hyder Naik and rose to the post of dalwai, or commander-in-chief to Krishnaraja Wodeyar II.
Q: What did Hyder Ali accomplish during his rule?
A: During his rule, Hyder Ali expanded the kingdom's borders at the expense of other powers such as the Maratha Empire and Nizam of Hyderabad. He also effectively blunted military advances from the British East India Company during two wars.
Q: How many wives did Hyder Ali have?
A: It is believed that he had at least two wives.
Q: How many children did he father?
A: It is believed that he fathered at least three children.
Q: What methods did he use to organize his military forces?
A: He organized his military forces in part along European lines and was a pioneer in using rocket artillery for military purposes.
Q: When did Hyder Ali die?
A: He died on 7 December 1782, 2 Muharram 1197 in the Islamic calendar.
Q: What honorific titles were given to him during his life? A: He was given a number of honorific titles, including Sultan Hyder Ali Khan or Hyder Ali Sahib.
