Tipu Sultan died defending his capital Srirangapatna during which war? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Tipu Sultan died defending his capital Srirangapatna during which war?
A. Third Anglo-Mysore War
B. First Anglo-Mysore War
C. Second Anglo-Mysore War
D. Fourth Anglo-Mysore War
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tipu Sultan was killed on 4 May 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War while defending his fortress of Srirangapatna against the British forces led by Lord Wellesley.

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