Question: Which of the following is not true about first anglo-mysore war?
A First Anglo-Mysore War fought in AD 1767-69
B Hyder Ali defeated the English in the First Anglo-Mysore War
C Treaty of Madras was the result of First Anglo-Mysore War
D All of the above are incorrect
Answer: Hyder Ali defeated the English in the First Anglo-Mysore War
| Aspect |
Details |
| Name of War |
· The First Anglo-Mysore War |
| Duration |
· 1767-1769 |
| location |
· South India |
| Result |
· Mysore victory |
| Treaty |
· The Treaty of Madras (1769) ended the war but did not resolve the underlying territorial and power disputes. |
| Notable Figures |
· Colonel Joseph Smith (British East India Company)
· Colonel Sir Robert Clive (British East India Company)
· Sultan Hyder Ali (Kingdom of Mysore) |
| Cause |
· Disputes over control of the Carnatic region in South India.
· The British sought to establish supremacy in the region. |
| Key Events and Battles |
· Battle of Chengam: In 1767, a significant battle took place near Chengam in Tamil Nadu.
· Siege of Madras: Hyder Ali laid siege to Madras (now Chennai) in 1769. |
| Outcome |
· The war ended with the Treaty of Madras in 1769.
· The treaty restored the status quo, and both sides agreed to release prisoners and return territories. |
| Significance |
· Marked the beginning of Anglo-Mysorean conflicts in South India.
· Led to a series of wars and treaties between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore. |
| Consequences |
· The First Anglo-Mysore War set the stage for subsequent conflicts in the region.
· It highlighted the power struggle between European colonial powers and indigenous Indian kingdoms. |
| Legacy |
· The war was the first of a series of Anglo-Mysorean conflicts, including the Second and Third Anglo-Mysore Wars.
· These wars played a significant role in shaping British influence in South India. |
