UPSC History Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank British Establishment and Regional Powers

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    Which of the following statements about Fourth Anglo" Mysore War are correct? [NDA 2011-I]
    1. The Madras Council suggested a policy of rigorous and intense attack on Mysore.                    
    2. Lord Wellesley tried to revive the triple alliance.   
    3. Tipu sent emissaries to Arabia, Versailles, Mauritius and Kabul enlisting support against the English.    
    4. The war was of a very short duration though decisive.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below   

    A)  2, 3 and 4

    B)  1, 3 and 4

    C)  2 and 4

    D)  1 and 3

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1798-1799) was a war in South India between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company under the Earl of Momington. In the battle, Tipu Sultan was shot and killed.


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