Hyder Ali

British

/ ˈhaɪdər ˈɑːlɪ /

noun

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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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

Also known as the Tiger of Mysore, he ruled the state for 17 years after he succeeded his father, Hyder Ali.

From BBC

In the sequel, Mysore became the prize of the Mahommedan usurper Hyder Ali.

From Project Gutenberg

In the year 1848 I found myself traveling through the Mysorean country of Seringapatam, so familiar to every reader of Indian history, for the rapid rise of that crafty but talented Asiatic Hyder Ali.

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Come all ye lads who know no fear, To wealth and honor with me steer In the Hyder Ali privateer, Commanded by brave Barney.

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