Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following clues concerning a treaty:

  • Nearly half of Mysore’s territory was divided among the victors.
  • A war indemnity of three crore rupees was imposed.
  • Two sons of Tipu Sultan were taken as hostages to secure payment.

Which treaty is described above?

  1. Treaty of Madras
  2. Treaty of Mangalore
  3. Treaty of Seringapatam
  4. Treaty of Bassein
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