Truth Vs Hype

Tipu Sultan, the 18th century ruler of the Mysore kingdom, has once again emerged at the heart of a polarising debate. As his anniversary nears with celebrations organised by the Congress government of Karnataka, the BJP has raised objections, calling him a tyrant and a bigot. The Congress has ardently defended the king. We examine how a complex historical figure has been stripped of nuance and oversimplified - for narrow political gains.