Read the following events that occurred during the Anglo-Mysore Wars: 1. Tipu Sultan stopped the export of sandalwood and pepper to the British from the Malabar coast. 2. He maintained relations with the French and tried to obtain Napoleon's support. 3. During the battle in 1799, Tipu's capital was Mysore. 4. After the war, the kingdom was divided into two parts, one under the British and the other under the Mysore Kingdom. Which of the above are incorrect?
A
1, 2 and 4
B
1, 2 and 3
C
3 and 4 only
D
1, 3 and 4
Correct Option:
C
Explanation
Tipu Sultan maintained close relations with the French and sought foreign support against the British, while his economic policies also restricted British commercial interests. Statement 3 is wrong because Tipu's capital was Seringapatam, not Mysore city. Statement 4 is also oversimplified and incorrect. After Tipu's defeat in 1799, territories were distributed among the British and their allies, while a reduced Mysore kingdom was restored to the Wodeyar dynasty.
