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The First Anglo-Mysore War (1767ā€“1769) concluded with which treaty?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Treaty of Mangalore
  2. Treaty of Srirangapatna
  3. Treaty of Madras
  4. Treaty of Salbai

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Treaty of Madras

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Treaty of Madras šŸ“š Explanation: The First Anglo-Mysore War was fought between the Sultanate of Mysore under Hyder Ali and the British East India Company. Hyder Ali outmaneuvered the British forces and dictated peace terms at the gates of Madras. The resulting Treaty of Madras (1769) mandated a mutual restitution of conquests and a defensive alliance.