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 THE DREAMS OF TIPU SULTAN

Book Description of the The Dreams of Tipu Sultan book

The dreams provide insight into Tipu Sultan’s mindset, his fears, and his hopes. For instance, in one dream, he imagines himself being attacked by a bear and being saved by his loyal soldiers. This can be seen as an allegory for his fear of being overthrown, but also his belief in the loyalty of his subjects. In another dream, he imagines himself seated on the throne of Delhi, which shows his ambition and his desire to rule over a larger territory.

They show his determination, his methods, and his strategic planning. However, there are also dreams relating to his spiritual and religious beliefs such as a message from the Prophet through Hadrat Ali, dreams about saints and scholars such as Maulana Jami, and dreams about holy places such as the Hajj.

The introduction and notes by Mahmud Husain, Ph.D. provide valuable context to the dreams and to Tipu Sultan’s life and times. Husain’s expertise in history gives depth to the translation and brings a nuanced understanding of Tipu Sultan’s rule and the political climate of the time.

Overall, The Dreams of Tipu Sultan is a fascinating glimpse into the mind and beliefs of a historical figure who played an important role in South Asian history. The dreams recorded in the manuscript provide valuable insights not only into Tipu Sultan but also into the broader historical context of colonialism and resistance in India. This translation, with its introduction and notes, is a valuable addition to any scholar or student interested in South Asian history.

Book Contents

• TRANSLATOR’S INTRODUCTION
• A NOTE ON TIPU SULTAN’S CALENDAR
• Three Officers of the Marhatta Army
• Seating a King on the Throne of Delhi
• The Pitchers of Milk
• TIPU SULTAN’S PREFACE
• Dream I
• Dream II
• The Crescent
• Dream III
• Dream IV
• Dream V
• Dream VI
• The Sea Cocoanuts
• The Beryl Mine
• Dream VII
• The Line of Entrenchments
• Dream VIII
• Dream IX
• The Sacred Relics from Hadrat Bandah-Nawaz
• The White Elephant from China
• The Top of the Hill
• The Bear
• A Message from the Prophet through Hadrat Ali
• A woman in Man’s Dress
• Destroying the Enemy
• Dream X
• Dream XI
• Dream XII
• Dream XIII
• Dream XIV
• Dream XV
• The Knife
• Dream XVI
• The Flowers
• Dream XVII
• The Strange Cow
• Dream XVIII
• Dream XIX
• The Emeralds
• Dream XX
• The Collapse of the Gate
• The Thief
• Dream XXI
• Dream XXII
• The Nizam’s Representative
• The Extraordinary Idols
• Dream XXIII
• The Mango Grove
• Dream XXIV
• The French Troops
• Dream XXV
• The Nizam’s Minister
• Dream XXVI
• The Expulsion of the English
• Dream XXVII
• The Hajj
• Dream XXVIII
• The Fresh Dates
• Dream XXIX
• A Battle with the English
• Dream XXX
• In the Assembly of Saints
• Dream XXXI
• The Gift of the Turbans
• Dream XXXII
• The Bridge of Elephants
• Dream XXXIII
• Almonds and Stones
• Dream XXXIV
• Shaikh Sa’adi of Shiraz
• Dream XXXV
• Maulana Jami
• Dream XXXVI
• The Plantain Fruits
• Dream XXXVII
• The Armies of the Unbelievers
• Sayyid Muhammad Aslam’s Dream
• Index
• ILLUSTRATIONS
• Tipu Sultan: A Portrait
• A page from Tipu Sultan’s Book of Dreams