Tippoo Sultaun: A Tale of the Mysore War

In 1788, the mighty Tippoo Sultan rules Mysore, a tiger among elephants. Britain, the Marathas, and the Nizam of Hyderabad circle hungrily, each threatening the sultanate from different borders. This is the powder keg upon which Meadows Taylor builds his sprawling historical epic, following the journey of Abdool Rhyman Khan and his party as they traverse the brutal Indian landscape, carrying secrets through treacherous terrain and political minefields. The heat is oppressive, the roads are worsening, and a storm gathers not only in the sky but across the entire subcontinent. Taylor weaves a vivid tapestry of court intrigue, passionate love, religious devotion, and brutal warfare, drawing on real historical events to create a world where loyalty is tested, betrayals cut deep, and cultures collide with violent consequence. The novel captures a pivotal moment when one of India's most fascinating rulers fought desperately against the colonial tide that would eventually consume his kingdom. For readers who crave immersive historical fiction that transports them to forgotten wars and forgotten worlds, this offers a window into a dramatic epoch through colonial eyes.