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When was the third Anglo-Mysore War fought?

A. 1790

B. 1780

C. 1788

D. 1770

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

In the Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790 - 92), Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore and an ally of France, invaded the nearby state of Travancore in 1789 which was a British ally. British forces were commanded by Governor-General Cornwallis himself. The resultant war lasted three years and was a resounding defeat for Mysore.

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