Question

Who continued the second Anglo-Mysore war after Hyder Ali’s death?
A) British
B) Tipu Sultan
C) Raja Chait Singh
D) None of these

Answer 1

Hint: After deposing Khande Rao, Hyder Ali took control of Mysore. By 1765, the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II had become a pensioner of the East India Company, thanks to Hyder Ali's authority. During the first Anglo-Mysore War, which fought from 1766 to 1768, Hyder Ali kept his title.

Complete answer:
Second Anglo-Mysore war -
- In 1771, the Marathas attacked Mysore. The British, on the other hand, refused to honour the Treaty of Madras and refused to help Hyder Ali.
- As a result, the Marathas conquered Hyder Ali's domains. For a price of Rs.36 lakh and another annual payment, he had to buy peace with the Marathas.
- This enraged Hyder Ali, who began to despise the British.
- The Treaty of Mangalore concluded the war inconclusively, despite Sir Eyre Coote's many victories over Hyder Ali.

Let us analyze the given options:
Option A) British: The Second Anglo-Mysore War was the second of four Anglo–Mysore Wars that resulted in British control of much of southern India. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option B) Tipu sultan: Hyder Ali died in 1782, and his son Tipu Sultan continued the fight. Following his father's death, Tipu Sultan maintained the struggle. On March 11, 1784, Tipu Sultan and the British East India Company signed the Treaty of Mangalore, which restored the seized territory to both parties.
Hence, this option is correct.
Option C) Raja Chait Singh: Chait Singh was Raja Balwant Singh's eldest son, and after his father's death in 1770, he ascended to the kingdom of Benares. He was nowhere related to the Anglo Mysore war.
Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option D) None of these: Since we already know Option B. Tipu sultan is the correct answer. Hence, this option is also incorrect.

Therefore, Option ‘B’ Tipu Sultan is the correct answer. He continued the second Anglo-Mysore war after Hyder Ali’s death.

Note: Tipu Sultan was the main reason why the British had to fight so hard to take Mysore. Hyder Ali's ascension and development continued, and in 1761 he has crowned Emperor of Mysore. Tipu acquired French military tactics and ideas from Hyder Ali, who formed a French political coalition.