| Hindus
in important army posts Hindus were entrusted with responsible jobs in
the army as well. Hari Singh commanded a wing of cavalry. Sripat Rao was appointed with
Roshan Khan to contain the rebellious Nayars in Malabar. Shivaji, a Maratha, held the
command of 3000 horses and defended well Bangalore against the attack of Lord Cornwallis
in the Third Mysore war. Tipu encouraged the Armenian Christian
merchant to come and settle in Mysore, and provided them with all facilities to promote
mutual trade. |
