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Rogue History
The Founding Father They Don’t Teach You About
Thomas Peters challenged the British Empire on their broken promises to Black Loyalists.
Why the Founding Fathers Were Obsessed with This Muslim Ruler
It’s been said that history is written by those in power. But what about the outlaws, outcasts and rogues? What if they had their say? Rogue History, a digital series produced by PBS Digital Studios and PBS North Carolina, shakes the dust off the history books to unravel myths, unearth narratives, and discover fresh perspectives.
Why the Founding Fathers Were Obsessed with This Muslim Ruler
Season 3 Episode 7 | 11m 11s | CC
In 1780, Congress listened to a message from across the world describing how the Muslim rulers of The Kingdom of Mysore in India, were beating the British in battle. While George Washington was struggling to hold the line, Sultan Haidar Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, nicknamed The Tiger of Mysore, were scoring victories that inspired the founding fathers and weakened the British Empire.
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