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Answer the following questions:

Why did Hyder declare war on the English in 1780?


In 1769, Treaty of Madras was signed between Hyder Ali and British. In this treaty, both the groups agreed to support each other in case of invasion from the common enemy Marathas. When Marathas attacked Mysore, British did not help him and they invaded port Mahe which was important for Hyder Ali. Because of this Hyder Ali protested and declared war against English.


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