Mysore under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan — Key Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
1	1761-1782 (Hyder Ali)	Hyder Ali's consolidation of power effectively 'amended' the traditional Wodeyar dynastic rule by centralizing authority in his own hands, transforming Mysore from a feudal state into a military-administrative state. He reformed the revenue collection system to be more direct and efficient, bypassing traditional intermediaries and increasing state income for military expenditure.	Led to a stronger, more centralized state capable of sustained warfare. Reduced the power of local chieftains and increased the state's financial resources, laying the foundation for Mysore's military prowess.
2	1782-1799 (Tipu Sultan)	Tipu Sultan introduced radical administrative and economic 'amendments' to the existing system. This included a new calendar, coinage, weights and measures, and a scientific land revenue assessment. He also established state trading companies and monopolies, directly engaging in international trade, a significant departure from traditional Indian economic models.	Aimed at modernizing the state, enhancing economic self-reliance, and asserting sovereignty. These reforms, though short-lived due to his defeat, represented a forward-thinking approach to governance and economic development.