AFTER ROBERT KER PORTER (1777-1842)
Body of Tippoo Sultaun Recognised by his Family
published 15 Oct 1801RCIN 750587
Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, was killed in the East India Company’s assault on Seringapatam (Srirangapatnam) on 4 May 1799. George IV, when Prince Regent, collected many relics of Tipu Sultan and purchased this print and its pair two weeks before they were officially published.