Question
When and why was the fourth Mysore war fought? What was its result?

Answer

Governor-General Wellesley asked Tipu Sultan to accept the Subsidiary Alliance System. Tupu Sultan refused it. For declining the Alliance System, the Company, with support from the Nizam, attacked Mysore in $1799$. During the Fourth Mysore War, Tipu lost his life while fighting against the British.

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