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

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

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

Before such a fleet the Hyder Ali was like a sparrow before a hawk.

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

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