Who were the rulers of Mysore before the Wadiyar dynasty?
Hyder Ali and Tipu
Shivaji and Sambhaji
Raja Raja Chola and Rajendra Chola
Akbar and Jahangir
Answer
Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan ruled Mysore before the Wadiyar dynasty. They contributed significantly to the city's economic growth by planting mulberry trees and silk in the region, and fighting four wars against the British.
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