What event in 1798 significantly altered the geopolitical landscape and Tipu Sultan's strategic position?

Quiz Options

• Napoleon's invasion of Egypt
• The French Revolution climax
• The rise of the Sikh Empire
• The decline of the Mughal Empire

Explanation

Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Egypt in 1798 (part of his wider campaign against British interests) heightened British fears of a Franco-Mysore alliance and spurred their final campaign against Tipu Sultan.