Tipu Sultan - the name is enough to describe the identity of a place. Yes, the city of Srirangapatnam belonged to the great legendary ruler "TIPU SULTAN", the great warrior. He lived in this city with his people and ruled almost entire of south. The story of his valour and great warrior tactics are very well laid out in history books. His heroics were unmatchable to any human existing ever. Its said that Tipu Sultan had Tigers as his pets. And he used to play with Tiger cubs when young. He had single handed kept off the English army from Entering into Sounth India. But later on with help of some disloyal rajas, the british were able to break through the city from the WATER GATE, on the side of Cauvery. And on the sad day of May 4, 1799 he fell to ground after being hit by British bullets. He was identified by one of his most confidential servants Rajah Cawn.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
A BIKE TRIP to Bandipur, Muddu Malai, Masinagudi and Ooty
It was the Best time to leave when I had three cosequtive days in my hand. Yes, 3 holidays including a Friday and weekends. So I had made my plans to go on a long ride to Hampi. After getting ready and having some discussions and travel plans, Me and my brother decided to move and the Bike Which started for Hampi moved towards South and we were ready for Bandipur Trip.
We left home at around 2:45 am, and city by 3:00. At 4'o clock I had already traveled exactly 100 kms. Yes, I rode at an speed of almost 85-90 kmph, till then. That is where I took some rest. Got a beautiful shot of my bike as well. More photos on my facebook album on this link here .
After the rest which lasted over 35- 45 minutes, I moved further on. Still undecided that where shall we land, Bandipur, Coorg or somewhere else. In around next 45 minutes to 1 hour I had reached the Historical city of Srirangapatnam, crossing the cities of Ramnagaram ( the Ramgarh of Sholay where Gabbar- the legendarily villain lived), Channapatna (- the city of Wooden toys) and Mandya (the Sugar city of India).
Srirangapatnam was the center and capital of the great historic ruler Tipu Sultan. He ruled the entire south from this place. Situated at the banks of the river Cauvery, the city provided a perfect landscape for formation of a ruling capital.
We left home at around 2:45 am, and city by 3:00. At 4'o clock I had already traveled exactly 100 kms. Yes, I rode at an speed of almost 85-90 kmph, till then. That is where I took some rest. Got a beautiful shot of my bike as well. More photos on my facebook album on this link here . After the rest which lasted over 35- 45 minutes, I moved further on. Still undecided that where shall we land, Bandipur, Coorg or somewhere else. In around next 45 minutes to 1 hour I had reached the Historical city of Srirangapatnam, crossing the cities of Ramnagaram ( the Ramgarh of Sholay where Gabbar- the legendarily villain lived), Channapatna (- the city of Wooden toys) and Mandya (the Sugar city of India).
Srirangapatnam was the center and capital of the great historic ruler Tipu Sultan. He ruled the entire south from this place. Situated at the banks of the river Cauvery, the city provided a perfect landscape for formation of a ruling capital.
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