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Modern Indian History›Ch 1: Advent of Europeans & British Expansion›Anglo-Mysore and Anglo-Maratha Wars
The struggle for supremacy in Southern and Central India
The British expansion relied on dismantling the power of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan in Mysore through four wars and the Maratha Confederacy through three wars. Crucial diplomatic tools like the Treaty of Seringapatam and the Treaty of Bassein ensured British dominance over regional powers.
Quick Memory Hooks
| War No. | Year | Ending Treaty |
|---|---|---|
| First | 1767–69 | Treaty of Madras |
| Second | 1780–84 | Treaty of Mangalore |
| Third | 1790–92 | Seringapatam |
| Fourth | 1799 | Mysore Annexed |
Rocket
(Mysorean Rocketry)
Mysorean Rocketry
Tipu used iron-cased rockets against the British.
Tiger
(Tiger of Mysore)
Tiger of Mysore
Tipu Sultan's nickname symbolizing his fierce resistance.
Peshwa
(Maratha Head)
Maratha Head
The Prime Minister and leader of Maratha Confederacy.
Bassein
(Turning Point)
Turning Point
1802 treaty that made Marathas British dependents.
First Maratha war ended with BasseinFirst Maratha war ended with Salbai
Salbai (1782) gave 20 years of peace; Bassein (1802) triggered the 2nd war.
Hyder Ali died in the 1st Mysore WarHyder Ali died in the 2nd Mysore War
He died of cancer in 1782 during the 2nd war.
Tipu signed the Treaty of MadrasHyder Ali signed the Treaty of Madras
Madras was the 1st war treaty; Tipu came to power in the 2nd war.
Q1.Which treaty ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War in 1792?
Q2.The Treaty of Bassein (1802) was signed between the British and which Peshwa?