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The 'Treaty of Seringapatam' (1792) ended which of the following wars?

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

Answer options

  1. Second Anglo-Mysore War
  2. Third Anglo-Mysore War
  3. Fourth Anglo-Mysore War
  4. First Anglo-Maratha War

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Third Anglo-Mysore War

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Third Anglo-Mysore War šŸ“š Explanation: The Third Anglo-Mysore War concluded with Tipu Sultan being forced to sign the Treaty of Seringapatam after the British forces surrounded his capital. Tipu had to surrender half of his kingdom to the British and their allies (the Nizam and the Marathas) and pay a massive war indemnity. He also had to send two of his sons as hostages to the British camp until the payment was completed.