Tippoo

The Tippoo is a Muslim and he likes his foreign volunteers to join his religion.

Sharpe's Tiger Cornwell, Bernard 1997

The Tippoo might be a Muslim, and the Muslims might preach an extraordinary hatred of alcohol, but most of the city was Hindu and the Tippoo was sensible enough to keep the taverns open.

Sharpe's Tiger Cornwell, Bernard 1997

The temple was still here, as were all Mysore's temples, for though the Tippoo was a Muslim he had not torn down the Hindu sanctuaries.

Sharpe's Tiger Cornwell, Bernard 1997

The Tippoo was a Muslim, and a devout one, but he knew the surest way to lose his throne was to upset his Hindu subjects and so he took good care to show their temples reverence.

Sharpe's Tiger Cornwell, Bernard 1997

Today the Tippoo is a hero to many Indians who regard him as a proto-independence fighter.

Sharpe's Tiger Cornwell, Bernard 1997

The Tippoo was a short man inclined to plumpness, with a moustached face, wide eyes and a prominent nose.

Sharpe's Tiger Cornwell, Bernard 1997

The Tippoo might be a black heathen bastard, but he pays well for gunners.

Sharpe's Tiger Cornwell, Bernard 1997

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Archive 2009-11-08 Bill Crider 2009

The deed of investiture was read aloud — the robe of honour was put upon the newly created Killedar, and a hundred voices, while they blessed the prudent choice of Tippoo, wished the governor good fortune, and victory over his enemies.

The Surgeon's Daughter 2008

Bangalore, yet, by using diligence, he might have time to throw himself at the feet of Hyder, and beseech his interposition, before the meeting betwixt Tippoo and the Begum should decide the fate of Menie Gray.

The Surgeon's Daughter 2008