Mysore War | MCQs

Explanation

Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore

Fateh Ali was the real name of Tipu Sultan or Tiger of Mysore

Tipu Sultan was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore based in South India

Tipu Sultan  was Born: on December 1, 1751, in Devanahalli, India

Tipu Sultan Died: on May 4, 1799, in Srirangapatna, India

Tipu Sultan wrote a letter to France to help him against British Army rule in India. 

Tipu Sultan was Buried: on May 5, 1799, Mausoleum of Tipu Sultan, Srirangapatna

The third battle of Mysore is also known as Tipu Sultan`s battle against the British

ND5.3.2023

Explanation

Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore

Fateh Ali was the real name of Tipu Sultan or Tiger of Mysore

Tipu Sultan was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore based in South India

Tipu Sultan  was Born: on December 1, 1751, in Devanahalli, India

Tipu Sultan Died: on May 4, 1799, in Srirangapatna, India

Tipu Sultan wrote a letter to France to help him against British Army rule in India. 

Tipu Sultan was Buried: on May 5, 1799, Mausoleum of Tipu Sultan, Srirangapatna

The third battle of Mysore is also known as Tipu Sultan`s battle against the British

Explanation

A total of four Mysore Wars was fought between the British and the rulers of Mysore

01.   1767 to 1769

02.   1780 to 1784

03.   1790 to 1792

04.   1799

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Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore

Fateh Ali was the real name of Tipu Sultan or Tiger of Mysore

Tipu Sultan was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore based in South India

Tipu Sultan  was Born: on December 1, 1751, in Devanahalli, India

Tipu Sultan Died: on May 4, 1799, in Srirangapatna, India

Tipu Sultan wrote a letter to France to help him against British Army rule in India. 

Tipu Sultan was Buried: on May 5, 1799, Mausoleum of Tipu Sultan, Srirangapatna

The third battle of Mysore is also known as Tipu Sultan`s battle against the British

ND5.3.2023

Explanation

The Anglo-Mysore Wars were a series of conflicts between the Kingdom of Mysore

Ruled by Tipu Sultan and the British East India Company. 

Additional information 

The First Mysore War (1767–1769) was fought between the English East India Company and Haider Ali of Mysore.

It ended with the Treaty of Madras in 1769.

• Second Mysore War (1780–1784): Fought between the English and Haider Ali, later Tipu Sultan; ended with the Treaty of Mangalore.
• Third Mysore War (1790–1792): Fought between Tipu Sultan and the English, ending with the Treaty of Seringapatam.
• Fourth Mysore War (1799): Fought between Tipu Sultan and the British; Tipu Sultan was killed, and Mysore was brought under British control.

Explanation

The last Mysore War (also known as the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War) took place in 1799

The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War began in 1798 between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore, led by Tipu Sultan.

It concluded in 1799 with the defeat of Mysore and the death of Tipu Sultan.