1798 in India

In 1798, India was under British colonial rule, with significant political and social transformations occurring throughout the subcontinent. The year was marked by the consolidation of British power following the defeat of the Maratha Empire, as the British East India Company extended its influence. The Treaty of Seringapatam, concluded in 1792, had already set the stage for further expansions. Meanwhile, the political landscape in Southern India was characterized by the rising dominance of the Mysore Sultanate and its conflicts with neighboring states. The year also saw increased regional resistance, as various princely states sought to assert their autonomy against British encroachment, setting the groundwork for future nationalist movements.