TIPU SULTAN: An Encounter with the British Vis-a-Vis War Technology and Medicine

This paper briefly traces the progress of science and technology during reign of Tipu Sultan the most controversial in historiographical terms. It particularly explains certain aspects of iron and wootz steel, rocket technology and Unani medicine. Most of the narratives on Tipu Sultan are a reflection on his administration, economic innovations, religious and social service aspects. This paper tries to highlight that how Tipu realize technology as a very power full weapon to counter the British colonial expansion unmindful of the French motives.