Jigsaw Puzzle : Tippoos Sons Surrender
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Tippoos Sons Surrender
The surrender of two of Tippoo Sultauns sons to the British
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1792 Sahib Sons Sultan Surrender Tippoo Tipu
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Introducing the captivating "Tippoo Sons' Surrender" jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing puzzle features a historic moment in time: the surrender of two of Tippoo Sultana's sons to the British. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history as you piece together this stunning image, meticulously recreated in puzzle form. With intricate details and vivid colors, this puzzle is sure to provide hours of enjoyable challenge and engagement. Add this captivating puzzle to your collection and relive the stories of the past.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 28cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Tippoo's Sons Surrender: A Pivotal Moment in Indian History This evocative image captures the poignant moment of surrender by two of Tippoo Sultana's sons, Moidin and Abdool, to the British East India Company's commander, General Harris, in March 1792. The scene unfolds at the Sultan's palace in Srirangapatna, India, during the climactic final stages of the Anglo-Mysore Wars. Tippoo Sultana, the powerful and ambitious ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, had long been a formidable adversary to the British East India Company's expanding territorial ambitions in South India. The Sultan's military prowess and strategic alliances with French forces had thwarted numerous British attempts to gain a foothold in the region. However, the tide began to turn in 1790 when the British, under the leadership of General Harris, launched a successful campaign against Tippoo's forces. As the British forces closed in on Srirangapatna, Tippoo's situation grew increasingly desperate. Faced with the prospect of certain defeat, the Sultan dispatched his two youngest sons, Moidin and Abdool, to negotiate a peace treaty with the British. The boys, dressed in their finest attire, were accompanied by a large retinue of nobles and dignitaries. In this photograph, we see the boys, with their hands bound, standing before General Harris. Their expressions betray a mixture of resignation and trepidation as they await the outcome of their mission. The scene is a poignant reminder of the personal cost of war and the shifting political landscape of 18th-century India. The surrender of Tippoo's sons marked the end of the Anglo-Mysore Wars and the beginning of a new era in the history of the Indian subcontinent. The British East India Company's victory paved the way for their eventual dominance over the region, leading to the establishment of the British Raj in 1858.
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