Question

Tipu Sultan was defeated due to collaboration with which rulers?

• A. British- Maratha -Nizam
• B. Nizam- Nawab of Karnataka- British
• C. Maratha- British- Karnataka Nawab
• D. King of Tranvacore- Maratha- British

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

British- Maratha -Nizam

In the second half of the 18th century, south India was dominated by Nizam, Hyder Ali and the Marathas. Hyder Ali was defeated by the British in collaboration with the Nizam and the Marathas. Tipu Sultan, the son of Hyder Ali too was defeated.