Q361
When was the third Anglo-Mysore War fought?
A.
1790
AnswerB.
1780
C.
1788
D.
1770
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In the Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790 - 92), Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore and an ally of France, invaded the nearby state of Travancore in 1789 which was a British ally. British forces were commanded by Governor-General Cornwallis himself. The resultant war lasted three years and was a resounding defeat for Mysore.