✦ History

Part of Anglo-Mysore wars

Fourth Anglo-Mysore War

1798 – 1799 · Indian subcontinent

Result British victory

The East India Company and its allies invaded the Kingdom of Mysore. They stormed Seringapatam in 1799, Tipu Sultan died in the fighting, and the British took control of Mysore.

On the map Overview Contemporaries

Kingdom of Mysore

East India Company

Other

France
Kingdom of Mysore
Company rule in India
Maratha Confederacy
Hyderabad State
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington belligerent leader Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet belligerent leader Baji Rao II military commander Nizam Ali Khan belligerent leader George Harris, 1st Baron Harris military commander James Stuart military commander

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 37,000
Strength
10,480

Units

19th Light Dragoons 94th Regiment of Foot Punjab Regiment (Pakistan)
1st Punjab Regiment 74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot 7th Light Cavalry 81st Pioneers

Battles 1