Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are true in relation to the Anglo-Mysore Wars?

  1. Hyder Ali defeated the British in the First Anglo-Mysore War.
  2. Cornwallis defeated Hyder Ali in the Second Anglo-Mysore War.
  3. The treaty of Seringapatnam was signed after the Second Anglo-Mysore War between Cornwallis and Tipu Sultan.
  4. Lord Wellesly attacked Tipu Sultan's army in the Third Anglo-Mysore War.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 1 and 4

  3. Only 1, 3 and 4

  4. Only 1 and 2
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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Hyder Ali defeated the British in the First Anglo-Mysore War (1767-69).

Statement 2 is wrong: In the Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-84), Hyder Ali was defeated by Eyre Coot, not by Cornwallis.

Statement 3 is also wrong: The treaty of Mangalore was signed after the Second Anglo-Mysore War. Treaty of Seringapatnam was signed after the Third Anglo-Mysore War. Statement 4 is also wrong: The Third Anglo-Mysore War was fought between Cornwallis and Tipu Sultan. Wellesly attacked Tipu's army in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.

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