Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

In which year did Tipu Sultan die defending his capital Seringapatam?

Options:

1799

1802

1792

1794

Correct Answer:

1799

Explanation:

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.