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The British fought four wars with the Mysore rulers in the 18th century. These wars were known as the Anglo-Mysore Wars.
In the 18th century, the British fought four wars with the Mysore rulers. These wars are commonly known as the Anglo-Mysore Wars. Here are the names and brief descriptions of each war:
First Anglo-Mysore War (1767–1769):
The First Anglo-Mysore War was fought between the British East India Company and Mysore under Hyder Ali Khan. It began as a result of the British intervention in the Carnatic region, which Hyder Ali perceived as a threat to his power.
The war ended inconclusively with the Treaty of Madras in 1769, which restored the status quo ante bellum (the state existing before the war) and established peace between the two powers temporarily.
Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780–1784):
The Second Anglo-Mysore War was triggered by the British support for the Marathas in their conflict against Mysore and by Hyder Ali's invasion of the Carnatic region.
The war saw several significant battles, including the Siege of Arcot and the Battle of Pollilur, where Hyder Ali achieved decisive victories against the British.
After Hyder Ali's death in 1782, his son Tipu Sultan continued the war against the British. The war ended with the Treaty of Mangalore in 1784, which restored the status quo ante bellum.
Third Anglo-Mysore War (1789–1792):
The Third Anglo-Mysore War was primarily instigated by Tipu Sultan's refusal to align with the British during the French Revolutionary Wars and his attempts to forge alliances with France and the Ottoman Empire.
The war saw major battles such as the Siege of Bangalore and the Siege of Seringapatam. Ultimately, the British forces, led by General Lord Cornwallis, captured Tipu Sultan's capital, Seringapatam, in 1792.
The war concluded with the Treaty of Seringapatam, which forced Tipu Sultan to cede significant territories to the British, pay a large indemnity, and provide hostages as security for the treaty's terms.
Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1798–1799):
The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War was a result of growing British concerns about Tipu Sultan's perceived ambitions and his continued resistance to British influence.
The war began with the British invasion of Mysore in 1798, supported by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Marathas. The decisive battle of the war was fought at Seringapatam in 1799, where Tipu Sultan was killed defending his capital.
The British victory in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War resulted in the dissolution of the Mysore Sultanate, the death of Tipu Sultan, and the annexation of Mysore's territories by the British East India Company. |
