Hyder Ali
Haidar Ali
/ (ˈhaɪdər ˈɑːlɪ) /
1722–82, Indian ruler of Mysore (1766–82), who waged two wars against the British in India (1767–69; 1780–82)
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How to use Hyder Ali in a sentence
It came up with a fair breeze, soon reaching the Hyder Ali, which expected a fight.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes | VariousOn up the bay went the other merchantmen, with the Hyder Ali in the rear, and the British squadron hot on their track.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes | VariousWhen Hyder Ali marched down here, eight years ago, he swept the whole country, from the foot of the hills to the sea coast.
The Tiger of Mysore | G. A. HentyHyder Ali did not dare to attack us, because he was afraid that his natural enemies, the Mahrattas, would fall upon him.
Soon the whole fleet, with the "Hyder Ali" bringing up the rear, fled up the bay.
The Naval History of the United States | Willis J. Abbot.
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