Who was in the combined forces that attacked Tipu Sultan in 1792?
I. The Marathas
II. The Nizam of Hyderabad
III. The East India Company
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
In 1792, during the Third Anglo-Mysore War, a powerful Triple Alliance was formed against Tipu Sultan, consisting of the Marathas, the Nizam of Hyderabad, and the British East India Company.
Key points of the Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790-1792):
Reason for the alliance: Lord Cornwallis (then Governor-General) joined forces with the Marathas and the Nizam to curb Tipu Sultan's growing power.
End of the war: The war concluded with the Treaty of Seringapatam in 1792.
Terms of the treaty:
Tipu Sultan had to cede half his kingdom to the combined forces (British, Marathas, and Nizam).
He had to pay a heavy war indemnity (approximately 3 crore rupees).
Tipu's two sons were held hostage by the British until the indemnity was paid.
The correct answer is I, II, and III.