Question

Explain the cause of results of second Anglo mysore war

Answer 1

Answer

Result of the war:

As per the Treaty of Mangalore, both parties agreed to return the captured territories and prisoners to each other.

Causes of the war:

The Marathas attacked Mysore in 1771. But the British refused to honour the Treaty of Madras and did not give support to Hyder Ali.

As a result, Hyder Ali’s territories were taken by the Marathas. 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.