Q. The Treaty of Seringapatam, signed by Tipu and Cornwallis, contained:
- Surrender of almost half of Tipu’s territories, which were to be shared among the English, the Nizam and the Marathas.
- Payment of a war indemnity of about Rs. three crore by Tipu.
- Stationing of British residents at Seringapatam.
- Sending two of his sons by Tipu as hostages to the British camp.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer:
1, 2, and 4
Notes: Treaty of Srirangapattinam:
One-half of Tipu's kingdoms were to be ceded to the allies. Three crores and thirty lakh of rupees were to be paid by Tipu either in gold mohurs or bullion. One crore and sixty-five lakh (1.65 lakh) immediately and the rest in three installments but within a year. All prisoners belonging to the four powers (English, Marathas, Nizam and Carnatic) were to be released. Two sons of Tipu were to be given in English custody till the treaty was fully honoured.