In which year did Tipu Sultan die defending his capital Seringapatam?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option 1- 1799
Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, died defending his capital Seringapatam in the year 1799. He was killed during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War when British forces led by General Sir David Baird and Colonel Arthur Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington) stormed the fortress.