Here's a concise overview of the Anglo-Mysore Wars:
*Key Events:*
- *First Anglo-Mysore War (1767-1769)*: Ended with the Treaty of Madras, where both parties agreed to assist each other in case of external threats.
- *Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-1784)*: Haidar Ali defeated the British at the Battle of Pollilur; the Treaty of Mangalore restored pre-war territories.
- *Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790-1792)*: Tipu Sultan surrendered half of his kingdom and paid a heavy war indemnity under the Treaty of Seringapatam.
- *Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799)*: Tipu Sultan was killed, and Mysore came under British control with the Wodeyar dynasty as a puppet state.
*Key Figures:*
- *Haidar Ali*: Skilled military leader who expanded Mysore's territories.
- *Tipu Sultan*: Known as the "Tiger of Mysore," he resisted British power.
*Impact:*
- British dominance in South India.
- Beginning of British expansion in India.
- Tipu Sultan's legacy as a brave freedom fighter ¹.