Tipu Sultan |
When Marathas attacked Mysore in 1770-71, the English did not help Hyder Ali as per the Treaty of Madras.
In 1779, Hyder Ali joined confederacy with Nizam against English, Marathas also joined this confederation.
In July 1780, Hyder Ali attacked Karnataka and defeated English force under col. Belli and got victory over Arcot. Sir Iyer defeated Hyder Ali in November 1781 at Porto Nova.
December 1782, Hyder Ali died and his son Tipu continued the war against East India Company.
In March 1784, the governor of Madras and Tipu Sultan signed a treaty of Mangalore and ended the war
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