An Inner World of Insight in Girish Karnad's: The Dreams of Tipu Sultan

Abstract

Tipu Sultan, often known as the Mysore Tiger is one of the important rulers in South India who stood valiantly against the British and kept the foreign forces away from conquest. Tipu's inner world of instinct against the British extended till Anglo Mysore wars and he was undefeated consecutively for three times. No surprise the powerful Tipu Sahib, as he was referred as by the British, and his father Hyder Ali resisted the invading invaders. Karnad provides a plethora of fascinating personalities: the serendipitousThe narrative chronicles Tipu Sultan's final important moments as they become historical in the life of the king of Mysore. Through the perspective of Mir Hussain Ali Khan Kirmani, an Indian court historian, and Colin Mackenzie, a British oriental scholar. The current paper, An Inner World of Insight in Girish Karnad's "The Dreams of Tipu Sultan," explores the inner anguish of a ruler who has been betrayed by his people, as well as his dreams to have a high vibrant patriotic sensation as well as an inner enigmatic consciousness through his dreams and to build a powerful kingdom.