Treaty of Seringapatam

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Treaty ending the Third Anglo-Mysore War, signed 18 March 1792.

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Origins & Early Life

The Treaty of Seringapatam (also called Srirangapatinam or Srirangapatna), signed 18 March 1792, ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War. Its signatories included Lord Cornwallis on behalf of the British East India Company, representatives of the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Maratha Empire, and Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore. The war broke out in late 1789 when Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, attacked Travancore, an ally of the British East India Company.

Career & Major Achievements

After a little over two years of fighting, forces of the company led by Lord Charles, 2nd Earl Cornwallis, along with allied forces from the Maratha Empire and Hyderabad, laid siege in February 1792 to Mysore's capital, Seringapatam (also called Srirangapatinam). Rather than attempting to storm the works at great cost to all sides, Cornwallis entered into negotiations with Tipu to end the conflict.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The resulting treaty was signed on 18 March. Cornwallis had hoped to use the treaty as a wide-ranging peace settlement that would, in addition to reducing or removing the threat of Mysore, prevent conflict between Hyderabad and the Marathas.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1789: 1789 Milestone — The war broke out in late 1789 when Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, attacked Travancore, an ally of the British East India Company.
2. 1792: 1792 Milestone — The Treaty of Seringapatam (also called Srirangapatinam or Srirangapatna), signed 18 March 1792, ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty of Seringapatam

True or False: “The Treaty of Seringapatam was intended to be a comprehensive peace settlement that included binding language preventing future conflict between the Maratha Empire and Hyderabad.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While Cornwallis hoped for such a wide-ranging peace, the Maratha representatives actively resisted the inclusion of such binding language, making the treaty more focused on Mysore's immediate terms.

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