Kingdom of Mysore

The kingdom of Mysore was a kingdom in southern India. It was founded by the Wadiyar dynasty in 1399.^[1] They ruled from 1399 to 1947.^[2] The last ruler was Tipu Sultan. At first they ruled as vassals of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1399 to 1565.^[2] From 1565 to 1761 they were independent rulers.^[2] From 1761 to 1796 they ruled in name only.^[2] The actual power was with Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. When Tipu Sultan died at the hands of the British, they ruled from 1799 to 1947 as British allies.^[2]

Kingdom of Mysore Princely State of Mysore ಮೈಸೂರು ಸಂಸ್ಥಾನ
1399–1950
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: Kayou Sri Gowri
Kingdom of Mysore, 1784 AD (at its greatest extent)
Status	Kingdom (Subordinate to Vijayanagara Empire until 1565). Princely state under the suzerainty of the British Crown after 1799
Capital	Mysore, Srirangapatna
Common languages	Kannada
Religion	Hinduism, Islam
Government	Monarchy until 1799, Principality thereafter
Maharaja
• 1399–1423 (first)	Yaduraya
• 1940–50 (last)	Jaya Chamaraja Wodeyar
History
• Established	1399
• Earliest records	1551
• Disestablished	1950
Preceded by Succeeded by Vijayanagara Empire Mysore State
Today part of	India

See also: List of wars involving Mysore