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According to which treaty were Tipu's children held in Calcutta as security pending payment of compensation to the Company?

  1. A
    Treaty of Madras
  2. B
    Treaty of Mangalore
  3. C
    Treaty of Seringapattanam
  4. D
    Treaty of Trichinopolly

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Following the Third Anglo-Mysore War, the Treaty of Seringapatam was signed in 1792. Under this treaty, Tipu Sultan had to surrender half of his kingdom and pay a massive war indemnity. Two of his sons were taken as hostages by Lord Cornwallis as security until the payment was completed.

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According to which treaty were Tipu's children held in Calcutta as security pending payment of compensation to the Company?
A
Treaty of Madras
B
Treaty of Mangalore
C
Treaty of Seringapattanam
D
Treaty of Trichinopolly

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