When did Tipu Sultan die at war with the British?
A1857
B1799
C1793
D1769
Answer:
B. 1799
Read Explanation:
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.