Question

The British gained confidence during Second Anglo-Mysore War due to
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Answer 1

Answer:

Non cooperation or disintegration between indian rulers

Answer 2

Answer:

The British gained confidence during Second Anglo-Mysore War due to Hyder Ali was defeated in a battle held in Port Novae by the British.

Explanation:

In $1780$, the Second Anglo-Mysore began. The British beat Hyder Ali in a combat staged in Port Novae. This instilled confidence in the British and shifted the battle's trajectory. However, they ran into financial difficulties in Pulieat and Soliungur. Meanwhile, the British were successful in gaining the support of the Marathas and Nizam of Hyderabad by signing the 'Salbai Agreement.' During the war, Hyder Ali died of illness. The British attempted to capitalise on the death of Hyder Ali by attacking Mangalore and Bidanoor. They also attempted to provoke the rulers of the Calicut and Malabar districts to revolt against Tippu Sultan. The British were beaten by Tippu Sultan. In 1784, the Second Anglo-Mysore War came to an end with the "Treaty of Mangalore."