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'Last Effort and Fall of Tippoo Sultan', 1799, (mid-19th century). Creator: Walker.

'Last Effort and Fall of Tippoo Sultan', 1799, (mid-19th century). Creator: Walker.

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'Last Effort and Fall of Tippoo Sultan', 1799, (mid-19th century). The death of Tippoo Sahib (1753-1799), Sultan of Mysore at his stronghold, Seringapatam. After besieging the city, British forces stormed the city on 4 May 1799. This victory brought to an end the short fourth Anglo-Mysore War (March-May 1799) enabled them then to gain control of Southern India, leading eventually to British rule throughout India.

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