"How did one Indian ruler remain, for over two centuries, the British Empire's most persistent obsession? In this gripping historical investigation, A. J. Khan traces the life, death, and extraordinary afterlife of Tipu Sultan—the 'Tiger of Mysore.' From his rise and the creation of a sophisticated state to the fall of Seringapatam in 1799, the book explores his revolutionary rocket technology, his iconic Tiger Throne, and the enduring symbol that outlasted the empire that destroyed it. Meticulously researched and vividly told, this is the definitive account of a ruler who became an unforgettable legend."