Q236
Who was the Governor-General during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War?
A.
Lord Wellesley
AnswerB.
Lord Cornwallis
C.
Warren Hastingswas
D.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The fourth war was undertaken by Governor-General Lord Mornington (later Wellesley) on the plea that Tippu was receiving help from France. British troops stormed Seringapatam in May 1799. Tippu died in the fighting and his troops were defeated.