Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, famously sought alliances and military assistance from the French against the British East India Company during the late 18th century. He sent embassies to France and aligned with French forces stationed in India. Haidar Ali, his father, also utilized French expertise, but Tipu Sultan's association is particularly well-documented regarding strategic alliances against the British.
Who among the following was associated with the French?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Regional States: Punjab and Mysore (Tipu Sultan: Reforms (Administrative, Economic, Military) and Foreign Policy)
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