Question

Write a note on the results of the third Anglo-Mysuru War​.

Answer 1

Instructions:

1. Give a single sentence introduction to the Anglo-Mysuru wars.
2. Describe the results of the third war as we learnt.
3. Elaborate on the following:

• Peace treaty.
• The surrender of his kingdom to the British.
• The compensation of 330 akh.
• His sons being taken away by the British.
• Fourth war.

Solution:

Anglo-Mysuru wars were a series of four battles between the British and the Kingdom of Mysuru. The wars were fought by Hyder Ali and later by his son Tipu Sultan.​

• In the third Anglo Mysore war, the British laid siege in Srirangapatna, the capital city of Tippu Sultan. Having no other option, Tippu Sultan had to sign a peace treaty.​
• According to the treaty, Tippu Sultan had to surrender half of his kingdom to the British.​He was also asked to pay 330 lakh to the British as compensation.​
• The British took two sons of Tippu Sultan as hostage until the dues were cleared.​ Humiliated with the treaty, Tippu Sultan soon waged another war against the British.