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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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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 ● Mar. 6, 2024

It came up with a fair breeze, soon reaching the Hyder Ali, which expected a fight.

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

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

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

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

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

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