The 18 the century represents a watershed in the annals of Muslim civilization. The trend of Europe's emergence as the world leaders and colonial masters had begun to settle in firmly. Conversely, the world of Islam was clearly seen as being on retreat. There are quite a few facts about Tipu Sultan that are fairly well established. His statesmanship, for instance. Or, his military sagacity. His diplomatic skills (with which he played the French against the ...
