An image featuring a tableau bearing the likeness of the 18th-century King of Mysore, Tipu Sultan, has gone viral on social media.
Users have claimed that the image shows Karnataka's state tableau during the recent 76th Republic Day parade.
What we found: We ran a Google reverse image search on the photo and came across multiple media reports featuring this image.
India Today's report from 26 January 2016 noted that Karnataka's tableau showcased the life of Tipu Sultan.
The internet was divided and remarked that Karnataka appeared to have only Tipu, whom they claimed "killed thousands," while supporters of the Mysore king argued that he was among the few Indian leaders who opposed the British.
The front section of the tableau featured the Brahma statue from the Brahma Jinalaya temple, the oldest Jain temple in Lakkundi dedicated to Lord Mahavira.
It was succeeded by the open-columned mantapa of the Brahma Jinalaya temple.
The central part of the tableau showcased the magnificent and elaborate Kashi Vishweshwara temple along with the Nanneshwara temple, both honouring Lord Shiva.
You can see a video of it as shared on Sansad TV's YouTube channel.
Conclusion: A misleading claim has gone viral that Karnataka's tableau at the 76th Republic Day featured Tipu Sultan.
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