‘Tipu Sultan A Very Complex Figure’: Jaishankar’s Stunning Take On Former Mysore Ruler | Watch

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on November 30 described Tipu Sultan as a "complex figure" in Indian history while speaking at the launch of historian Vikram Sampath's book "Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore Interregnum 1761-1799." He argued that modern narratives have largely examined Tipu Sultan's opposition to the British while "underplaying, if not neglecting," other aspects of his reign. He said the facts have often been "tailored for regime convenience." Watch this video to know more.

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