Doondaji Waugh (or Dhoondia Wagh) was a military adventurer who rose to prominence after the fall of Tipu Sultan in 1799. He briefly carved out a territory for himself in the regions bordering Mysore, the Nizam's dominions, and the Maratha territories, challenging British authority. He was known by various titles, and he himself claimed the title "King of the Two Worlds" (Malik-ul-mulkein).
Who was called the "King of the Two Worlds"?
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Regional States: Punjab and Mysore (Third and Fourth Anglo-Mysore Wars: The Fall of Tipu Sultan)
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