THE ANGLO-MYSORE WARS

THE ANGLO-MYSORE WARS

The Anglo - Mysore War-I (1767 – 1769)

East India Company tried to occupy Mysore completely. Hyder Ali and with French Army fought with British Army at Trincomalai, but were DEFEATED. Again Hyder fought with British regaining power. This time also he was defeated by British army. Both parties concluded to hand over their belonging areas. They met with a peace “Treaty of Madras”.

 Results:- 

• Hyder Ali was defeated
• They returned back conquered areas.
• The Treaty of Madras signed.

The Anglo – Mysore War-II (1780 – 1784)

Due to the failure of Treaty of Madras, the war broke between them again in 1780. He attacked English army with his 80,000 soldiers.In the long battle, Hyder Ali.His son, Tippu Sulthan continued to finght against British Rulers.

Results:-

• Hyder Ali was again defeated by British Army.
• In the middle of the battle, Hyder died due to CANCER.
• Tippu signed “Treaty of Mangalore.”

 The Anglo – Mysore War-III (1786 – 1793)

Lord Coron Wallis, governor general decided to finish the power of Tippu Sulthan. Tippu fought in a heroic manner, but was defeated.

Results:-

• Tippu army fought with British army
• His heroic fight brought no victory to Tippu.
• Tippu signed “Treaty of Srirangapatnam.”

The Anglo – Mysore War-IV (1799)

War broke again between Tippu Sulthan and Lord Wellesly. Tippu Sulthan was defeated, seriously wounded and died. With this war, it came to an end and English became the masters of Mysore.

Results:-

• Tippu Sulthan fought with British
• He was deated
• Died in the battle field.
• End of Mysore wars.