Question

Q. Consider the following pairs:

Treaties	Wars
1. Treaty of Madras	1st Anglo- Mysore war
2. Treaty of Mangalore	2nd Anglo-Mysore war
3. Treaty of Srirangapatna	3rd Anglo-Mysore war

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. All of the above
• D. 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C All of the above

Explanation:

Pair 1 is correctly matched: After the humiliating defeat of the British in the 1st Anglo-Mysore war, the treaty of Madras was signed and in this, the British promised to help Hyder in case any other power attacked him.

Pair 2 is correctly matched: To end the deadlock of the 2nd Anglo-Mysore war, the Treaty of Mangalore was signed, and both the sides agreed to restore each other’s lands.

Pair 3 is correctly matched: After the defeat of Tipu in the 3rd Anglo -Mysore war, the Treaty of Srirangapatna was signed, and as per this, Tipu was to surrender half of his territory to the British.