This book is an attempt to present the career of Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan down to the memorable siege of Seringapatam and struggle between the English and the French in Southern India. Haidar Ali is distinguished by his energy, enterprise and daring while Tipu is known for his military strategy, innovation in military affairs and hostility to the English. Tipu's bigotry and obstinacy which cost him his crown and his life continues to be argued by the scholars.