Treaties with Mysore: The Treaty of Srirangapatna (1792) was signed between Tipu Sultan and whom? Context: The conclusion of the Third Anglo–Mysore War. Choose the correct counterpart.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ALord Cornwallis representing the British East India Company (with allied Nizam and Marathas)
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BThe French Republic
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CThe Nizam of Hyderabad alone
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DThe Maratha Confederacy alone
Answer
Correct Answer: Lord Cornwallis representing the British East India Company (with allied Nizam and Marathas)
Explanation
Given dataYear: 1792; War: Third Anglo–Mysore War.
ReasoningThe treaty was concluded between Tipu Sultan and Lord Cornwallis (EIC), with allied participation of the Nizam and Marathas, leading to territorial cessions and indemnity.
Final AnswerLord Cornwallis representing the British East India Company (with allied Nizam and Marathas)