Question

what was the cause behind the Anglo-Mysore wars .

Answer 1

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Answer:

To answer your question, Let me tell you what the anglo- mysore wars are.

The Anglo Mysore wars are a series of 4 wars from 1767-1799.

It was fought between Haidar Ali, Tipu Sultan and Brtish East India Company.

Explanation:

Year/Place-1799-Seringapatam(Mysore)

Four wars ...

First Anglo-Mysore War - 1767-69

Second Anglo-Mysore War - 1780-84

Third Anglo-Mysore War - 1790-92

Fourth Anglo-Mysore War - 1799

Between : HaidarAli, TipuSultan and BrtishEast India Company.

Causes: Mysore grown in strength under the leadership of Haidar Ali (1761-82)Tipu Sultan (1782-99) . They controlled the profitable trade of Malabar coast where company purchased cardamom.

So, the war began in 1758 . Tipustopped the export of sandalwood, pepper and cardamom and disallowed local traders from trading with the company. Thus, alot of revenue was lost and thus tipu sultan came into conflict with them.

Results: Tipu Sultan was killed in the Battle of Seringapatam. Mysore was placed under former ruling dynasty of the Wodeyars , and a Subsidiary alliance was imposed on it.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The Marathas attacked Mysore in 1771.

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

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

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