Hyder Ali

British  

/ ˈhaɪdər ˈɑːlɪ /

noun

1. 1722–82, Indian ruler of Mysore (1766–82), who waged two wars against the British in India (1767–69; 1780–82)

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Example Sentences

Hyder Ali, a founding member of the association, said it has a long history of supporting migrants and refugees arriving in the region.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

In 1776 Hyder Ali of Mysore invaded the 620 state and forced the raja to acknowledge his suzerainty and pay tribute.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various

It was also taken by Hyder Ali when that invader ravaged the Carnatic in 1780, and held by him for some time.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various

“Only from report,” was the reply; “I think he distinguished himself by a brilliant victory over Hyder Ali in the East Indies.”

From A Sailor of King George by Bevan, A. Beckford

With hand and heart united all, Prepared to conquer or to fall, Attend, my lads, to honour's call, Embark in our Hyder Ali.

From The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) by Freneau, Philip