Tipu Sultan was well-versed in multiple languages, including Kannada, Urdu, Arabic, and Persian.
He was one of the first to use rocket technology in warfare, equipping his army with advanced rockets called "Mysorean Rockets."
Tipu Sultan was an avid patron of science and technology and introduced various mechanical innovations in Mysore, including the use of a mechanical tiger that could roar.
He introduced a new set of coinage to promote trade and economy within his kingdom.
Tipu Sultan was an early advocate of forest conservation, imposing strict regulations to protect forests and wildlife.
He was a great lover of art and literature, encouraging poets and writers to flourish in his court.
Tipu Sultan promoted a policy of religious tolerance, allowing the construction of Hindu temples and Christian churches in his kingdom.
He exchanged letters with French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, seeking assistance in resisting British expansion.
Tipu Sultan aimed to build a formidable navy and established dockyards at Mangalore and other coastal regions.
He adopted the tiger as his emblem and had it on his banner and swords, symbolizing his fierceness and bravery.