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History Ch - 2 From Trade to Territory (The Company Establishes Power) — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesHistory Ch - 2 From Trade to Territory (The Company Establishes Power)2 Marks
Question
Why were the British furious with Tipu Sultan?
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Answer

The British got furious with Tipu Sultan because 
→ Mysore under Tipu Sultan controlled the profitable trade of the Malabar coast from where the Company purchased pepper and cardamom. In 1785. Tipu Sultan stopped the export of sandalwood, pepper, cardamom through the ports of his kingdom. 
→ Tipu Sultan established a close relationship with the French in India and modernised his army with their help.

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