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

But hard-a-starboard went the helm, and the Hyder Ali swung round in front of the enemy, whose bowsprit caught and became entangled in her fore-rigging.

From Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read by Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman

In the spring of 1782, Barney, in command of the Hyder Ali, a Pennsylvania cruiser keeping the Delaware clear of English marauders, honored the infant American navy by a brilliant exploit.

From Harper's Young People, July 20, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various

It has massive fortifications erected under Hyder Ali and Tippoo Sahib towards the close of the 18th century; and near it on the west are remains of a city of the 2nd century A.D.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" by Various

This cleared the field for a duel between the General Monk and the Hyder Ali, and they had a very pretty fight.

From Privateers and Privateering by Statham, E. P.