Question

When was the treaty of Madras signed?
a.1773
b.1775
c.1769
d.1778

Answer 1

Hint: The Treaty of Madras was signed after the end of the First Anglo Mysore War. It was fought between the East India Company and the State of Mysore.

Complete step by step solution: Since the Treaty of Madras marked the end of the First Anglo-Mysore War, the correct answer would be the same as the ending year of that war. We shall look at the options one by one to reach the appropriate answer.
a.1773: The First Anglo Mysore War began in the year 1767 and ended in the year 1769. So, the war was already over by 1773 and hence the treaty was already signed. So, it is an incorrect option.
b.1775: The year 1775 marks the beginning of the First Maratha War with the British East India Company. Since the Anglo – Mysore War was already over by this time, the treaty was already in place by this time. So, it is an incorrect option.
c.1769: The First Anglo Mysore war ended in the year 1769 and this conflict ended with the signing of the treaty of Madras. The war resulted in British control over the territory of Mysore. So, it is the correct option.
d.1778: In the year 1778, Mysore was already annexed into the British East India Company territories. Hence, there is no point in the treaty being signed at this time. So, it is an incorrect option.

Note: The Anglo Mysore Wars need not be confused with the Anglo Maratha Wars since they were happening in succession.