During 18th century, rulers of Mysore were a great challenge to the interests of English East India Company. Elaborate (200 Words)
Refer - The Hindu
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KEY POINTS
Haider Ali
· Haider Ali’s growing power and his friendly relations with the French became a matter of concern for the English East India Company.
· Establishment of ordnance factory at Dindigul 1755.
· Formation of first naval fleet in 1763 alarmed the British.
· Haider Ali defeated English and captured Mangalore. In March 1769, he attacked Madras and forced the English to sign a treaty on 4 April 1769. Treaty of Madras (1769).
Tipu Sultan
· Established strong connection with French, member of Jacobin club.
· Planted tree of Liberty at Srirangapatnam.
· Sent Ambassadors to France and Turkey to seek foreign alliance to fight against British.
· State flourished economically under Tipu Sultan, monopoly of trade and commerce especially in sandalwood and spices.
· Established a strong army on European lines, got assistance from French to build the army.
· Religiously tolerant, gave support to build Sharda temple at Sringeri.
kanala saddam hussain 5 years
please review
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Good attempt. Try to include about naval fleet, secular out look, trading monopoly etc. Keep writing.
Krish 5 years
Kindly review sir Thank u
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Try to include about naval fleet, arms factory in Dindigul, french assistance etc. Keep writing.
tiger 5 years
1st answer plz review it.
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Need better understanding. Try to include about major reforms by the rulers of Mysore which opposed interests of EIC. Keep writing.
K. V. A 5 years
Pls review
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Good answer. Try to include about secular outlook, monopoly of trade and commerce etc. Keep writing.
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