The historical fort 'Seringapatam Fort' witnessed the death of Tipu Sultan in 1799. Where exactly inside the fort layout did he fall? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historical fort 'Seringapatam Fort' witnessed the death of Tipu Sultan in 1799. Where exactly inside the fort layout did he fall?
A. At the Water Gate (Water Gate breach line)
B. Inside the main treasury room
C. At the central mosque stairs
D. Inside the underground dungeon cells
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A stone tablet marks the exact historic spot near the northern Water Gate where Tipu Sultan's body was discovered following the final British assault.

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