Question

acording to history who defeated the Britishers and why?​

Answer 1

Tipu defeated the British troops and Colonel Baillie surrendered. It was one of the major defeats of East India Company at that time. In November 1780, Hyder Ali recaptured the forts at Arcot. After the Battle of Pollilur, the East India Company regrouped the force led by Sir Eyre Coote to fight against Hyder.