Tipu Sultan's Death Site

Tipu Sultan's Death Site is a small memorial in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, Karnataka, marking the spot where the ruler of Mysore, Tipu Sultan, was killed on 4 May 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War. Located near the Water Gate of Srirangapatna Fort, the site features a stone obelisk and commemorative plaque maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is a significant historic landmark within the fort complex, visited for its association with Mysore history.

Visitors can expect a modest open-air memorial within the Srirangapatna Fort complex, consisting of a stone obelisk and an inscribed plaque marking the exact spot where Tipu Sultan fell. The site is set along a fort wall near the Water Gate, surrounded by old fort ramparts and a quiet, park-like enclosure. There is no large structure, but informative signage explains the historical context. The area is walkable and typically visited as part of a broader tour of Srirangapatna's fort and palaces.

The site marks where Tipu Sultan, ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, was killed on 4 May 1799 during the final battle of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War when British East India Company forces stormed Srirangapatna Fort. His death led to the fall of Srirangapatna, then the capital of Mysore, and the end of Tipu Sultan's rule. A memorial obelisk and plaque were later erected to commemorate the event, and the site is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.