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What were the causes for the First Anglo Mysore War?

The First Anglo Mysore War took place in A.D. 1767-A.D.1769 between Hyder Ali and the British. As a result, the treaty of Madras was signed in 1769. The causes for the First Anglo Mysore war are as follows:-

• At this time, Mysore was under the control of Hyder Ali which was considered to be one of the powerful kingdoms. Britishers became anxious about the growing power of Hyder Ali.

• Also, Hyder Ali established a friendly relation with the French who are the biggest enemies of English. This led to the First Anglo Mysore war.