Question

What were the causes for the First Anglo Mysore War?

Answer 1

Asaf Jah II opposed the East India Company in 1766, and initially allied himself with Hyder Ali during the First Anglo-Mysore War, particularly during the Battle of Chengam, but later abandoned Mysore's cause in 1768.

Answer 2

Causes for the 'First Anglo Mysore War':

• The causes of the 'first Anglo Mysore War' are 'Hyder Ali' built a strong army with the help of which he annexed many regions in the South including 'Bidnur', 'Canara', 'Sera', 'Malabar', and 'Sunda'.
• This alarmed the British and the 'first Anglo Mysore War' took place. This war was fought from '1766 to 1769'. The War took place between the 'Sultanate of Mysore' and the 'British East India Company'. This war was 'fought in South India' and won by 'Mysore'.