What was Hyder Ali's relationship with the French?
Allied
Enemies
Neutral
Colonized
Answer
Allied. Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore, formed an alliance with the French during the Anglo-Mysore Wars. The alliance was primarily motivated by a shared desire to resist the expansion of British power in India. The French provided Hyder Ali with military support, including weapons and training, while Hyder Ali allowed the French to establish trading posts in his territory.
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