The Siege of Bangalore

The Siege of Bangalore in 1791 was a military conflict during the Second Anglo-Mysore War, where the Kingdom of Mysore, led by Tipu Sultan, defended the British-occupied city of Bangalore against a combined force of British and allied troops. Tipu Sultan's forces fortified the city, but after a prolonged siege, the defenders surrendered due to shortages of supplies and mounting pressure. The siege demonstrated Tipu Sultan's resilience and strategic strength, but ultimately resulted in British control of Bangalore for a period. It highlighted the ongoing struggle for dominance in South India between Mysore and British interests.