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.