Tipu Sultan became the ruler of Mysore in ______.

1782

The correct answer is Option 2- 1782

Tipu Sultan became the ruler of Mysore in 1782.

He was the eldest son of Hyder Ali, the de facto ruler of Mysore. Hyder Ali died in 1782, and Tipu Sultan succeeded him as the ruler of Mysore.

Tipu Sultan was a skilled military leader and a reformer. He modernized the Mysore army and introduced a number of administrative and economic reforms. He was also a patron of the arts and sciences.

However, Tipu Sultan was also a controversial figure. He was known for his intolerance of other religions, and he was accused of persecuting non-Muslims.