Mysore Kingdom: Conflicts and End of Dynastic Rule

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Which two major wars involved the Mysore Kingdom during its conflict period?

The First and Second Anglo-Mysore Wars.

What was Tipu Sultan’s role in the Mysore Kingdom?

Tipu Sultan was a prominent ruler known for his resistance against the British.

What led to the downfall of Tipu Sultan?

His defeat and death in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799.

What was the significance of the Treaty of Srirangapatna?

It marked Mysore’s loss of half of its territory after the Third Anglo-Mysore War.

How did the British consolidate power in Mysore post-1799?

By restoring the Wodeyar dynasty as a puppet regime.

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