British Conquest of Mysore

Which dynasty evolved during 1399? Were they independent kingdoms from the outset?

A separate dynasty was brought into existence by Yadurai Wadeyar.

No, because the Vijayanagara empire was at its zenith. So they were a subordinate dynasty under them.

Till when , did this new dynasty remain subordinate to the Vijayanagara dynasty?

Till 1423, as long as the Vijayanagara empire was strong, this dynasty remained under them.

In 1423 , when Vijayanagara empire became weak, the new dynasty declared themselves independent, only to be conquered and made subordinate by Mughals again. Their independence was short lived.

Who was the king during 1750s?

Chikka Krishna Raj was the king during 1750s. However he was a minor, a kid.

So in reality, it was Nanj raja nd Dev Raj that actually ruled the kingdom.

Both of them were brothers.

Nanj raj was commander in chief and Dev Raj was the Prime Minister.

Give a brief introduction to Hyderabad Ali?

Hyder Ali was a soldier in the Mysore army. He was promoted in 1749 and got independent command of the army.

Dev Raj was attacked by his own army? Why?

Did Hyder Ali intervene?

Because he could not manage the army way. He could not pay salaries on time. This angered the soldiers and due to this they attacked him.

When army attacked Dev Raj, they also invited Hyder Ali .Hyder Ali reached mysore.

Hyder Ali listened to the pleas of the soldiers, gave them salaries and the army acknowledged Hyder Ali as their commander.

What happened to Nanj raj and Dev Raj after this?

Nanj Raj was deported while Dev Raj was killed.

When did Hyder Ali get the position of Nawab?

Hyder Ali got the position of Nawab in 1759.