sentences:  It is believed that Tipu ordered him to be put in heavy iron's and was occasionally fed on a low diet, flogged publicly with chilli powder applied to his back and later blinded, suspecting political conspiracy.Shamiaya and his brother Rangaiya persisted to their last in denying any involvement in the insurrection.Adherents of his family believe that Shamiaya was a victim of political conspiracy planned by other jealous ministers.