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

'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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'Last Effort and Fall of Tippoo Sultan' (1799), mid-19th century. Artist: Walker
Caption:
'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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5078 x 3478 px | 50.5 MB
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43.0 x 29.4 cm | 16.9 x 11.6 in (300 dpi)