Typical soldier style from the troops of great king Tippi Sultan, A total of eleven departments were established for the administration, organisation and welfare of the soldiers. Tipu paid his soldiers a greater salary than did the Marathas and the Nizam dynasties in india. He imported superior breeds of horses, cattle and mules for his cavalry and the transportation of supplies. These animals were trained in Mysore and had their own special department called Amrit Mahal devoted to their upkeep. Separate departments were also established for the construction of forts and the production of arms and ammunitions. Photograph taken in srirangapatna, Karnataka, India.
