1799 in India

In 1799, India was a pivotal stage for significant political and military transformations. This year marked the end of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, culminating in the defeat of the Sultan of Mysore, Tipu Sultan, and the annexation of Mysore by the British East India Company. The British consolidation of power greatly expanded their influence in Southern India. Concurrently, the Maratha Empire was in decline, with internal strife weakening their authority. Additionally, various regional powers, including the Nawabs of Bengal and Awadh, faced increasing British encroachment. This period also saw the rise of socio-religious reform movements and the growing complexity of India's political landscape, laying the groundwork for future resistance to colonial rule.