The Sword of Tipu Sultan

The Sword of Tipu Sultan was an Indian historical drama that was first broadcast on the DD National in 1990. Based on a novel by Bhagwan Gidwani, this drama was a portrayal of the life and times of Tipu Sultan, the famous ruler of Mysore.

The drama faced lot of controversies that included a major fire accident that happened on the sets in 1990; the fire, which took place in Mysore, burnt down a major portion of the Premier Studios where the drama was being shot and claimed 62 lives.

The series was widely praised for its authenticity, casting and grandeur.

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Ended

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द सोर्ड ऑफ टीपू सुल्तान

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Hindi

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DD National