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• a variation of Haidar Ali.

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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Hyder Ali

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

After the two first captures it was restored to Hyder Ali under treaty; after the third it was ceded to the East India Company.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 5 "Dinard" to "Dodsworth" by Various

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various

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

The Black Watch next fought against Hyder Ali, in India, in 1782.

From The Black Watch A Record in Action by Cassells, Joe