Anglo-Mysore Wars (1766-1799)
- The four Mysore Wars, fought between 1767 and 1799 were the first and gravest threats to British dominions, after they had established their supremacy in India
- Resulted in the overthrow of the house of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan (who was killed in the final war, in 1799)
- Dismantlement of Mysore to the benefit of the British and their allies