Mysoori or the Mysorean race

The term Mysore is derived from the name Mahishasura, it is an ancient establishment dating back to the era of chalukyas and much past it.
Mysore was not very relevant as a state nor at the helm of affairs until, it shone at the centrestage of the world during the reign of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.

Mysore has been a melting pot of various cultures, Kannadigas (kshatriyas of the Chola, Chalukya dynasties, Vijayanagara Kingdom, etc.), the early Afghan settlers running away from the massacre of Genghis Khan via the land route, the Traders and Merchants of Arabia via the sea route,  Warrior tribes from Samarkhand, the soldiers of Khanate, Marathas.
All these different races mixed and formed this race of people called the Mysooris or Mysoreans.
Fearless, Loyal, sturdy yet caring, accepting and tolerant.
This place has been known for it's accepting, tolerant and loving people (till date the people of karnataka are considered far tolerant towards immigrants from various other states)

The Mysorean, Mysoori (in Urdu) became prominent as a sturdy opposing entity to the the British empire in India. No Indian state nor any country can claim to equal the fear struck at the hearts of the English, than the forces of Mysore. A force to reckon with, the Mysorean Army was a single unit under the one command of their able leader. Technologically advanced, they had a strong Naval presence along the Malabar coast. They had trade ties with countries from Africa, Europe and south east Asia and a strong industrial setup which was self sustaining.

Tipu's Flag- Mysore Sultanat

Tipu's Flag

This is the official Parcham (Flag) of the Mysore Sultanat, under the reign of Tipu Sultan. Tipu was very fond of the Tiger and considered the traits of the Tiger to be imbibed in the soldiers of his Army and his Sultanat (Country). Ferocious, Majestic, Fearless, Wily, Brave, Competitive, awe inspiring, willingness to accept any challenge if it means protecting our loved ones or protecting their Honor.
The famous quote by Tipu- "I would prefer to live the life of a Tiger for a day than that of a Jackal for a 100 years" was delivered by Tipu in the face of certain defeat and death in the Final Mysore war when the British east India company had besieged the Srirangpatan fort and stealthily broken through it. Tipu was so fond of the Tiger that he had reared 6 Tigers which he kept as pets and had them chained to the pillars of his Durbar whenever, he was present in the Palace for any official hearing in his courts called the Diwan-e-Aam (Court of Commons) and Diwan-e-Khaas (Court of the Elite). When the war was won and Tipu was martyred, and the spoils of war were being split between the British, Maratthas and the Nizam of Hyderabad, the Nizam was mocked and asked to take the Tigers reared by Sultan (in his share) as an inspiration to develop some courage.
The tiger was a part of the royal insignia and was extensively used on weapons and in armory.

 

Technology and Military enhancements

Tipu was a patron of Military enhancements, he believed in technological enhancements and is the Father of the modern Missile technology. His Army was well trained and he had a Naval base in coastal Mangalore. He was a great Military strategist but, much is said and praised regarding the military strategies of his great father Nawab Haider Ali Khan Bahadur, who despite being unable to read or write was one of the best military strategists to have ruled in the Indian subcontinent.

The weaponry of the Mysore sultanate was formidable and quite ahead of it's time during the 18th century.
Tipu commanded of the best cavalry and he himself rode to fight in his battles with the british, the Nawab of Hyderabad and the Marathas. He believed in peaceful existence between neighbors but, he had two major thorns in his shoes- The Nawab of Hyderabad and the Marathas. The Nawab's overtures to the British and his constant betrayal was a cause of concern.
Tippu Sultan is the father of the rocket and missile technology. He extensively used the first known missiles called "cushoons" against the british in all his wars with them.

Mysore was developed as the foremost nation in the field of military advancement and technology in the Indian subcontinent. The Mysore army trained with the French military to be well versed in European military tactics. The armory of Mysore produced exquisite military equipment which are well respected even today. The exclusive bubri marked equipment bearing the insignia of the Mysore state were a beauty.