GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -He also modernized the army. With the help of the French, he established a modern arsenal at Dindigul. In 1769, Hyder Ali defeated the British forces in the First Anglo-Mysore War.

Detailed explanation-2: -He won many battles and accumulated army and wealth. When there was a revolt in the capital city, he suppressed it and restored the kingship to Krishnaraja Wodeyar. He engaged in extending the borders of the state. He defeated the Keladi ruler and confiscated his wealth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer. Hyder Ali, like his son Tipu Sultan protected foreign merchant ships, and the Mysore navy is even known to have protected and convoyed Chinese merchant ships in the region. In 1768, Hyder Ali lost two grabs and 10 gavilats in a naval skirmish with forces of the East India Company.

Detailed explanation-4: -Haider Ali came to power by overthrowing Khande Rao. Following this event he styled himself Sultan Hyder Ali Khan in his correspondence with the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. For further reading check the following articles: First and Second Anglo-Mysore Wars.