TIPOO'S TIGER

Tipoo's Tiger

Tipoo's Tiger

Describe the significance of tipoo's tiger to the encounter between east and west?

Tipoo's tiger is considered as a symbol between the east and West. It represents the era that India was ruling over the West, in particular Europe. It can be said that Tiger is a symbol of India's power and the soldier represents Britain. Victoria and Albert Museum in London, is the place that Tippo's tiger is located. In 1799, Britain invaded Seringapatam and Tipoo was assassinated by British soldiers. After Tippo's murder, the tippoo's tiger was captured from the sultan. Then British soldiers ...