Siege of Seringapatam

The Siege of Seringapatam occurred in 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War between British forces and the kingdom of Mysore, led by Sultan Tipu. The British aimed to eliminate Mysore as a rival in India. The siege lasted from April to May and involved extensive bombardment and trench warfare, ultimately leading to the British capturing the fortified city. Tipu Sultan was killed in the battle, and the fall of Seringapatam marked the end of significant resistance to British rule in southern India, solidifying British dominance in the region. This event significantly impacted Indian history and colonial expansion.