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What was the primary reason for the British desire to defeat Tipu Sultan?
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To annex Mysore for its resources
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- To annex Mysore for its resources
- To gain control over trade routes to the East
- To eliminate a powerful ally of the French in India
- To avenge the defeat of Cornwallis at Seringapatam
Explanation & Context
Tipu Sultan's strong alliance with Napoleonic France was a major concern for the British, who saw him as a significant obstacle to their ambitions in India.
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