Hyder Ali

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1. When was Hyder Ali born?Around 1720
2. When did Hyder Ali die?December 6, 1782 (age around 62)
3. Where was Hyder Ali born?Mysore, India
4. What is the career?Military commander and de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore
5. Who was Hyder Ali?Hyder Ali was a clever leader who became the ruler of Mysore in India. He built a strong kingdom and fought against the British to protect his land.
6. How did Hyder Ali use rockets in battle?He made iron‑cased rockets that could be fired in volleys. These rockets surprised enemies and gave his army a big advantage.

De Facto Ruler: A ruler who holds power in practice, even if not officially recognized as the sovereign.
British East India Company: A powerful trading company that gradually gained political and military control over large parts of India.
Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself or another state.