12 Questions
Tipu Sultan lost his kingdom and was discouraged, so he gave up on improving his military power and financial position.
False
Tipu Sultan sought help from the British to strengthen his army.
False
Napoleon of France invaded Egypt, and Tipu Sultan hoped Napoleon's forces would help him drive the British out of India.
True
Tipu assumed the title Emperor after strengthening his kingdom.
True
The British government was unaware of the possibility of French forces invading India from Egypt.
False
Tipu forced his Hindu subjects to follow Islam.
False
Lord Wellesley came to India with the intention of forming an alliance with Tipu Sultan to fight against the French.
False
Tipu Sultan accepted British overlordship because he admired Lord Wellesley's library and administration skills.
False
The Raja of Travancore sought Tipu's protection against the British.
False
Tipu sought help from France during the war against the British.
True
The war between Tipu and the British, Marathas, and Nizam lasted for three years.
False
After the war in 1792, Tipu had to give away half of his kingdom to the victorious armies.
True
Study Notes
Tipu Sultan's Reign
- Tipu Sultan assumed the title of Padshah, meaning emperor, and proved to be an efficient ruler.
- He made improvements in the government, implemented new laws for tax collection, protected peasants, and rewarded them for their services.
- He tried to eliminate moneylenders and was praised by English visitors for his administration.
- He was popular among his subjects, and despite being a Muslim, he did not force his Hindu subjects to convert to Islam.
Expansion and Wars
- Tipu Sultan wanted to expand his territory and attacked Travancore, a state to the south of Mysore, in 1789.
- The British, along with the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Marathas, came to the aid of the Raja of Travancore and attacked Mysore.
- The war lasted for two years, and Tipu eventually signed a treaty in 1792, giving away half of his kingdom to the victorious armies.
- The British gained control of the western coast of Mysore, while the Marathas and the Nizam obtained territory in the north.
Post-War Efforts
- Despite losing a significant portion of his kingdom, Tipu Sultan improved his military power and financial position in the next six years.
- He sent emissaries to Mauritius, which was under French control, and received promises of help from the French.
- A few Frenchmen joined Tipu's army and provided military training to his soldiers.
Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt
- Tipu Sultan heard about Napoleon's invasion of Egypt and hoped that Napoleon's forces would march through Egypt to India and drive the British out of the country.
- However, the British government also realized the possibility of French forces invading India and sent Lord Wellesley to India as the new Governor-General.
Lord Wellesley and the Final Confrontation
- Lord Wellesley was a brave general and was determined to crush the power of Tipu Sultan.
- He was an able administrator and wrote orders to his men in his own hand.
- Tipu Sultan, who believed in independence, could never accept British overlordship, leading to the final confrontation.
- Tipu Sultan is remembered as a great figure in the history of India's struggle against the British.
Test your knowledge on Tipu Sultan's administration and reforms during his reign. Learn about his efficient rule, land reforms, tax collection laws, and efforts to protect peasants from moneylenders.
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