Charles, graaf van Cornwallis, gouverneur-generaal van Bengalen en Indië onderwerpt Tipu Sahib, sultan van Mysore en ontvangt zijn beide zonen als gijzelaars 1792

This commemorative medal, created by Conrad Heinrich Küchler in 1792, depicts the surrender of Tipu Sultan of Mysore to Charles, Earl Cornwallis. The obverse side of the medal features a bust portrait of Cornwallis, while the reverse shows the moment of surrender, with Tipu Sultan presenting his sons as hostages. The medal commemorates a significant moment in Anglo-Mysore Wars, a series of conflicts fought between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore. The medal's inscription in Latin translates to "To the East India Company, for the bravery of its troops, and for the victory over Tipu Sultan." This artwork serves as a historical artifact showcasing British colonial expansion in India.