Which one among the following wars was ended by the Treaty of Madras ?

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Q: 14 (CAPF/2011)

Which one among the following wars was ended by the Treaty of Madras ?

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History

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CAPF

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The Treaty of Madras ended the First Mysore war. Let`s analyze each option to understand why the correct answer is option 3.

Option 1: First Carnatic war

The First Carnatic war was fought between the British East India Company and the French East India Company with their respective Indian allies. It took place between 1746 and 1748. The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ended this war, not the Treaty of Madras.

Option 2: Second Carnatic war

The Second Carnatic war was fought between the British East India Company and the French East India Company. The Treaty of Paris ended this war in 1763, not the Treaty of Madras.

Option 3: First Mysore war

The First Mysore war was fought between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore ruled by Tipu Sultan. It took place between 1767 and 1769. The Treaty of Madras, signed in 1769, officially ended this war.

Option 4: Second Mysore war

The Second Mysore war was fought between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore. This war lasted from 1780 to 1784. However, it