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Who did Richard Wellesley's forces defeat in a major battle in 1799?

  • Tipu, the Sultan of Mysore

  • Napoleon Bonaparte

  • George Washington

  • Maharaja Ranjit Singh

Answer

In 1799, Richard Wellesley's forces invaded Mysore and defeated Tipu, the Sultan of Mysore, in a major battle.
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