Historical Events tagged with "tipu sultan"
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Military & Warfare
Fall of Seringapatam and Death of Tipu Sultan
May 4th, 1799 225 years ago
The siege of Seringapatam culminated with British forces breaching the city's defenses, leading to the victory over the Mysorean army. Commanded by General George Harris, the British troops captured the city, resulting in the death of Tipu Sultan, who fought fiercely. This decisive battle effectively marked the end of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, solidifying British dominance in southern India.
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