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GK QUESTION#2553

In which year did Tipu Sultan die defending his capital Seringapatam?

  1. A1799Correct answer
  2. B1802
  3. C1792
  4. D1794
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A. 1799

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Tipu Sultan died fighting at Seringapatam in 1799, during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War. Governor-General Richard Wellesley directed policy; the assault was led by military commanders including Harris and Baird.

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