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

Hyder Ali, in the south of India, hated the British as one hates a viper, and gladly would have crushed our power under his heel.

From As We Sweep Through The Deep by Stables, Gordon

Burke uses, in reference to Hyder Ali, the same image which Demosthenes uses in reference to Philip.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" by Various

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

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