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Question
Answer the following question:
How did the British force win the Third Anglo-Mysore War?
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Solution
In the Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790-1792) the company won the support of two other powers – the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Marathas. Tipu Sultan was completely defeated by these three joint powers and was forced to sign the Treaty of Seringapattam in 1792. According to the terms of this treaty Tipu had to surrender half of his territories which were to be shared between the British, the Nizam, and the Marathas. Tipu also had to pay a war indemnity of rupees 3.3 crores. Two of his sons were taken, hostages.
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