Q. With reference to the Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780–84), consider the following statements:
1.The war began primarily due to British failure to uphold the terms of the Treaty of Madras and their attack on the French-held port of Mahe.
2.Haidar Ali was supported throughout the war by the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabad.
3.The Treaty of Mangalore marked one of the few instances where an Indian power dictated terms of peace to the British on equal footing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The war was triggered by British violations of the Treaty of Madras (1769), especially their failure to support Haidar Ali against the Marathas in 1771, and their attack on the French settlement of Mahe, from which Haidar sourced military supplies.
- Although Haidar initially allied with the Marathas and the Nizam, the British under Eyre Coote successfully broke this alliance, leading the Marathas and the Nizam to withdraw their support during the later stages of the war.
- The Treaty of Mangalore (1784) was a rare diplomatic outcome where an Indian power—Tipu Sultan, following Haidar’s death—negotiated peace on equal terms with the British, including mutual restoration of territories. This humiliated the British and is remembered as a unique instance of diplomatic parity.
Source: NCERT and History Of Modern India – NCERT (Bipin Chandra)
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