dailyO
Sanjay Khan

Sanjay Khan

Director and actor

The writer is a director and actor of historical television drama series The Sword of Tipu Sultan.

By Sanjay Khan

An Iconic Indian, Tipu Sultan: The legendary ruler was not a temple destroyer. He was a temple protector instead

Unlike the hate campaigns by the British and now, the Hindu right-wing against him, Tipu Sultan accepted other faiths and protected Hindu symbols. He also merged ethics with his economics.

...Full Story

Beyond the Tipu Sultan legend: Why celebrating the great Mysore ruler today is so vital

Karnataka's BJP govt has cancelled Tipu Jayanti, celebrating a ruler once hailed for his bravery and genius, but seen by the right wing as a bigot. We must reexamine Tipu Sultan.

...Full Story

Please log in
I agree with DailyO's privacy policy