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Tipu Sultan's Treasure
Fell 1799 · Srirangapatna, India
UnsolvedThe prize. The Tiger of Mysore's hidden gold
Where. Srirangapatna, India
Status. Unsolved
Where. Srirangapatna, India
Status. Unsolved
The account
When the British stormed Tipu Sultan's island fortress in 1799 they looted a fortune, but stories persist of caches he hid before the end.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Srirangapatna, India.
- What you are chasing is The Tiger of Mysore's hidden gold. Work the documented record of Tipu Sultan's Treasure back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Srirangapatna, India and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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