Madras HC asks police to allow Tipu Sultan's birth anniversary function
The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed Tamil Nadu police to accord permission with conditions to an outfit to hold a public meeting in January in connection with the birth anniversary celebrations of 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan in Vellore district.
Nov 25, 2015, 16:53 PM ISTWas Tipu Sultan a freedom fighter or intolerant ruler? Controversy in Karnataka on birth anniversary
The erstwhile King of Mysore is widely regarded as a freedom fighter who fought the initial independence wars against the British.
Nov 10, 2015, 11:32 AM IST