The Marathas attacked Mysore in 1771. But the British refused to honor the Treaty of Madras and did not give support to Hyder Ali.
As a result, Hyder Ali’s territories were taken by the Marathas. He had to buy peace with the Marathas for a sum of Rs.36 lakh and another annualtribute.
This angered Hyder Ali who started hating the British.
When the English attacked Mahe, a French possession under Hyder Ali’s dominion, he declared war on the English in 1780.
Course of the war:
Hyder Ali forged an alliance with the Nizam and the Marathas and defeated the British forces in Arcot.
Hyder Ali died in 1782 and the war was continued by his son Tipu Sultan.
Sir Eyre Coote, who had earlier defeated Hyder Ali many times, ended the war inconclusively with the Treaty of Mangalore.
Warren Hastings (Governor-General from 1773 to 1785)
was one of the many important figures who played a significant role in the expansion of Company power.
By his time the Company had acquired power not only in Bengal but also in Bombay and Madras.
British territories were broadly divided into administrative units called Presidencies.
There were three Presidencies: Bengal, Madras, and Bombay. Each was ruled by a Governor.
The supreme head of the administration was the Governor-General.
Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General, introduced several administrative reforms, notably in the sphere of justice.