This artwork depicts Tipu Sultan's final stand at Seringapatam in 1799. The ruler of Mysore who fought the British East India Company harder, longer, and with more strategic intelligence than almost any other ruler on the subcontinent.
Tipu Sultan modernised his army, forged alliances with France, introduced new rocket artillery technology that the British later adopted, and governed a state whose administrative sophistication impressed even hostile observers. He was defeated not by British superiority but by the betrayal of his own generals, bribed by the Company before the siege began.
He died in the breach, fighting. The British found his body under a pile of the dead. They had been trying to remove him for twenty years. It took treachery to do it. His legacy outlasted his enemies' efforts to bury it. The Mysore rocket technology he pioneered was studied by William Congreve and became the basis of British rocketry for the next century.
Every artwork in the Riwayah collection is available in four premium display formats, crafted to suit every home and interior style. Our canvas prints offer a rich, textured finish that brings depth and character to each piece, stretched on FSC-certified wooden bars for a refined gallery feel. For a minimalist and versatile look, our magnetic hangers use durable pine wood to hold your print securely without marking it, making it easy to change artwork whenever you like. Those seeking a classic, museum-style presentation can choose our premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak or ash with visible natural grain and protected with shatterproof plexiglass. And for a sleek, contemporary finish, our aluminium frames pair clean black metal with heavyweight matte paper for a polished, modern aesthetic. All prints use FSC-certified paper and high-quality inks, arrive ready to hang or assemble, and are produced on demand in the UK to reduce waste and ensure the highest standard of craftsmanship.
