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Also Known As Sultan Fateh Ali Sahab Tipu • Tiger of Mysore
Born December 1, 1751 • India
Died May 4, 1799 (aged 47) • Shrirangapattana • India
Title / Office sultan (1782-1799), Karnataka
Role In Mysore War • Mysore Wars

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