Sotheby's accepted a bid of £500,000 ($658,000) for the painting. It shows Haider Ali, the sultan of the kingdom of Mysore, and his son, Tipu, defeating Company forces in the famed Battle of ...

Dr Chancellor believes this painting, dated to around 1805 ... Two, as an expert in Mysore history, Dr Chancellor is certain the "heavy gold sleeve bangles" and "the magnificent headdresses ...

One of the regiments was commanded by Richard Wellesley's younger brother, Arthur Wellesley (the future Duke of Wellington), who went on to become the governor of Mysore. The final assault was led ...