Multiple choice

Which of the following is correctly matched?

  1. Colonel Baillie-Defeated by Haider in 1780

  2. General Harris-Captured by Tipu in 1783

  3. Brigadier Mathews-Defeated by Tipu in 1790

  4. Major General Meadows-Defeated Tipu in 1799
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Colonel Baillie was defeated by Haider Ali in the Battle of Porto Novo in 1780. Option B is incorrect as Harris was not captured by Tipu. Option C is incorrect as Brigadier Mathews was captured by Tipu in 1783, not defeated in 1790. Option D is incorrect as Major General Meadows fought Tipu but Arthur Wellesley defeated him in 1799.

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