Question

important events of the first Anglo Mysore war second Anglo Mysore war third Anglo Mysore war and The Fourth Anglo Mysore war

Answer 1

In 1767 Mysore was a powerful state under Hyder Ali. In 1769, the first Anglo-Mysore war was fought in which Haider Ali defeated the British and Treaty of Madras was signed between them. Haider Ali occupied almost the whole of Carnatic.

Answer 2

Answer: The first Anglo-Mysore war happened because Mysore controlled the trade on the Malabar coast. since this spice trade was very lucrative for the EEIC, they formed an alliance with the Nizam of Hydrabad, the Marathas and the nawab of Carnatic, to attack Mysore. Hyder Ali, in turn, brut the Nizam and the Marathas to his side by promising territorial gains. he attacked Arcot and reached Madras.