The First Anglo–Mysore War (1767–1769) was fought between whom?

2019

The First Anglo–Mysore War (1767–1769) was fought between whom?

  1. A.

    Hyder Ali and the British

  2. B.

    Tipu Sultan and the Marathas

  3. C.

    Hyder Ali and the Portuguese

  4. D.

    Tipu Sultan and the French

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Correct answer: A

Answer: The First Anglo–Mysore War (1767–1769) was fought between Hyder Ali and the British East India Company. Key points: Hyder Ali was the de facto ruler of Mysore and led Mysore's forces during this war.

Tipu Sultan was Hyder Ali's son and became prominent later; he did not lead Mysore in the 1767–1769 conflict.

The opposing force was the British East India Company; the Portuguese, Marathas, or French were not the principal opponents in this specific war.

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