TIPU SULTAN AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Tipu derived the concept of ‘egalitarian society’ from the French Revolution. Tipu
contributed immensely for the welfare and progress of the downtrodden communities
in Mysore state. Tipu adopted the role of a social reformer in his zeal to promote the
welfare of his people. The revenue regulations demonstrate Tipu’s concern for the
poor peasants. Tipu abolished feudalism, beggary, prostitution, human trafficking,
human sacrifice, alcohol consumption and other social and economic evils. He was
a strong defender of social justice since he was positively affected by American Revolution

and French Revolution. He adopted novel system of the administration of
justice and achieved the goal of inclusive development in Mysore State. Tipu had
followed the standard system of administration for the development of the farmers,
artisans, workers and other disadvantaged sections of society. He was a crossreligion
icon who stood by social justice centered administration in Mysore state.