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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)

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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

On the 8th of April, 1782, Captain Barney took command of the Hyder Ali.

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

The money was obtained of the Bank of North America upon the responsibility of sundry individuals; the Hyder Ali was purchased of John W. Stanley and the command given to Capt.

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

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

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