The First Anglo-Mysore War, fought between the British and Hyder Ali from 1767 to 1769, ended with which of the following agreements?
- ATreaty of Srirangapatnam
- BTreaty of Salbai
- CTreaty of Madras
- DTreaty of Mangalore
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Correct answer: (c) Treaty of Madras
Explanation
The First Anglo-Mysore War (1767–1769) went badly for the British: Hyder Ali reached the outskirts of Madras and forced them to sign the Treaty of Madras (April 1769). Each side gave back the other's conquests, and the two promised to help each other if attacked.
The later wars ended with other treaties:
- Second (1780–1784): Treaty of Mangalore, with Tipu Sultan;
- Third (1790–1792): Treaty of Seringapatam, under which Tipu gave up half his kingdom;
- Fourth (1799): Tipu was killed defending Seringapatam.
The Treaty of Salbai (1782) ended the First Anglo-Maratha War.