The Rise Of Regional States - Mysore

  • Mysore became independent under the Hindu Wodeyar Dynasty in 1565, after the fall of Vijaynagar Empire. Between 1731 and 1734 the two brothers, Devraja (Dalwai or commander in chief), Nanaraja (Sarvadhikari or controller of revenue and finance) usurped the power in the state and became the de facto rulers. The state was a bone of contention between the Peshwa and Nizam. During the second Carnatic War Nanraja was allied with the English to capture Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu), but later on he shifted his allegiance from the English to French.

Haider Ali (1760-82)

  • Started his career as a soldier in ....
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