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In 1789, Tipu attacked the British controlled state of Travancore, triggering another war. In 1792, Tipu surrendered to British commander...?

  1. Dallhousie

  2. Cornwallis

  3. Wellseley

  4. Mountbatten

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Cornwallis led the British forces during the Third Anglo-Mysore War. In 1792, Tipu Sultan was forced to sign the Treaty of Seringapatam after Cornwallis besieged his capital. Dalhousie and Mountbatten served much later, while Wellesley led the final war against Tipu in 1799.