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THE HISTORY OF THE REIGN OF TIPU SULTAN
making tents) spread upon the ground. He was accustomed on most occasions to speak Persian, and while he was eating his dinner, two hours were devoted by him to the perusal (from standard historical works,) of the actions of the Kings of Persia and Arabia, religious works, traditions and biography. He also heard appropriate stories and anecdotes related by his courtiers. Jests and ribaldry, however, from the repetition of which the religion of Islam might suffer disparagement, or in jury, were never allowed in the courts or assemblies of that most religious prince. For the sake of recreation as is the cus tom of men of high rank, he sometimes witnessed dancing (or was present at the performance of Bayaderes). He was not, however, lavish or expensive in any of his habits or amuse ments, not even in his dress, and contrary to his former cus tom he latterly avoided the use of coloured garments. On his journeys and expeditions, however, he wrote a coat of gold, or of the red tiger stripe embroidered with gold. He was also accustomed to tie a white handkerchief over his turban and under his chin, and no one was allowed to tie on, or wear, a white handkerchief in that mann'er, except himself.
Towards the end of his reign he wore a green turban Shum lehdar, (twisted apparently) after the fashion of the Arabs, having one embroidered end pendant on the side of his head He conferred honours on all Professors of the Arts, and in the observance of his prayers, fasts and other religious duties, he was very strict, and in that respect the instructor, or example of the people of Islam. Contrary to the custom of the deceas ed Nawab, he the Sultan retained the hair of his eyebrows, eyelashes, and moustaches. His beard, however, which was chiefly on his chin, he shaved thinking it not becoming to him. In delicacy or modesty of feeling he was the most particular
1. To see or patronize skill and accomplishments of the Bayaderes
4. Here is the painting Tipu Sultan as prince by John Zoffany in 1780, inside the Daria Daulat Bagh in Srirangapatna. John Zoffany was one of the most famous portrait painters of the 18th century. According to various sources, John Zoffany came to India in 1783 only. He worked in India from 1783 to 1789. It should be noted that Tipu never employed European artists to draw his pictures. The mural paintings in the walls of his Summer Palace (Daria Daulat Bagh) were done by his court pointers.
Close-up of head and shoulders from full length portrait of Tipu Sahib(later Tipu Sultan). 1780, Oil painting by John Zoffany (1733-1910). Tipu Sultan Museum
Full length Portrait of Tipu Sahib, later Tipu Sultan 1780. Oll painting by John Zoffany (1733-1810). Tipu Sultan Museum Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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