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Tipu Sultan died fighting the British during which of the following wars?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Fourth Anglo-Mysore War

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Fourth Anglo-Mysore War šŸ“š Explanation: The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War took place in 1799. The British, led by Governor-General Lord Wellesley, successfully breached the defenses of Mysore's capital city. Tipu Sultan, the "Tiger of Mysore," was killed in action while fiercely defending the gates of Srirangapatna.