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Hyder Ali

/ ˈhaɪdər ˈɑːlɪ /

noun

  1. Hyder Ali17221782MIndianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1722–82, Indian ruler of Mysore (1766–82), who waged two wars against the British in India (1767–69; 1780–82)
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Hyder Ali, a founding member of the association, said it has a long history of supporting migrants and refugees arriving in the region.

Also known as the Tiger of Mysore, he ruled the state for 17 years after he succeeded his father, Hyder Ali.

From BBC

In the sequel, Mysore became the prize of the Mahommedan usurper Hyder Ali.

In the year 1848 I found myself traveling through the Mysorean country of Seringapatam, so familiar to every reader of Indian history, for the rapid rise of that crafty but talented Asiatic Hyder Ali.

Captain Rogers strove to rally But they from their quarters fled, While the roaring Hyder Ali Covered o'er his decks with dead.

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