Hyder Ali, the Tiger of Mysore, was one of the most powerful rulers in India during the late 18th century. He is best known for leading a rebellion against the British East India Company and nearly defeating them in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War. However, Hyder Ali's health began to decline in 1782 and he died just two years later at the age of 56. The cause of his death is not entirely clear, but it is thought that he may have succumbed to either cancer or liver disease.