Cause in first mysore war
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Mysore emerged as a powerful state under the outstanding leadership of Haider Ali (1761-1782) and his son Tipu Sultan (1782-1799). Mysore controlled profitable spice trade of the Malabar coast. In 1785, Tipu Sultan stopped the export of sandalwood, pepper and cardamom through the ports of his kingdom, prohibited local merchants from trading with the East India company. Tipu Sultan established friendly relations with the French in India and modernised his army with their assistance. The British and the Deccan states perceived Haider and Tipu as a threat. This led to four Anglo-Mysore wars between 1767 and 1799.
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He had to buy peace with the Marathas for a sum of Rs. 36 lakh and another annual tribute. This angered Hyder Ali who started hating the British. When the English attacked Mahe, a French possession under Hyder Ali's dominion, he declared war on the English in 1780.