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Which Sultan did Richard Wellesley's forces defeat in 1799?

  • Sultan of Oman

  • Sultan of Brunei

  • Sultan of Mysore

  • Sultan of Delhi

Answer

In 1799, Richard Wellesley's forces invaded Mysore and defeated Tipu, the Sultan of Mysore, in a major battle. This was a significant victory for the British Empire in India.
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