Hyder Ali
Military commander, de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore (1720-1782)
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Summary
Hyder Ali was born on January 1, 1717[1], in Budikote[2]. He died on December 7, 1782[3], in Chittoor[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,866 views/month, #5,899 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1720[7], 1722[8]
- Date of death: January 1, 1782[9]
- Place of burial: Srirangapatna[10]
- Father: Fath Muhammad[11]
- Child: Tipu Sultan[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Mysore[13]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Hyder Ali[16]
- Family name: Ali[17]
- Given name: Haidar[18]
- Described at URL: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/h/haydar.htm[19]
- Described by source: Sytin Military Encyclopedia[20], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Encyclopedic Lexicon[23], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Persian[28]
- Name in native language: سلطان حيدر علی خان[29]
- P14536: 403933[30]
- P14608: 118983989[31]
Why It Matters
Hyder Ali has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Hyder Ali born?
Hyder Ali's place of birth was Budikote[2].
Where did Hyder Ali die?
Hyder Ali passed away in Chittoor[4].
Who were Hyder Ali's parents?
Hyder Ali's father was Fath Muhammad[11].
What did Hyder Ali do for work?
Hyder Ali worked as a politician[5].