Question

When did Tipu Sultan die at war with the British?

• A. 1857
• B. 1799
• C. 1793
• D. 1769

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1799

• The fourth and final war was fought between British and Mysore in 1799.

• This ended the glorious history of Mysore.

• Srirangapatanam was captured and Tipu was killed in its defence.

• Wellesley and Stuart had led British Army during the war.

• Wellesley was raised to the title of ‘’Marquess” for the victory of Mysore by Lord Society of Ireland.

• British restored control of Mysore to the Wodeyars and annexed Kanara, Coimbatore and Srirangapatnam.