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HYDER ALI
1. Early Life of Hyder Ali
Hyder Ali was born around 1720 in Budikote (Budgehalli) in present-day Karnataka. His father, Fath Muhammad, served as a military officer in the Mysore army. Although Hyder Ali did not receive a formal education, he possessed exceptional intelligence, courage, and military talent. He joined the Mysore army at a young age and gradually rose through the ranks because of his bravery and leadership skills. Through hard work and determination, he gained influence in the kingdom. His early experiences in warfare and administra
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Hyder Ali was a transformative Mysore ruler who modernized the army, resisted British expansion, and became a key figure in anti-colonial resistance in 18th century South India.
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