Diplomatic Missions by Indian Rulers — Tipu Sultan (UPSC Prelims PYQ 2001)
Who among the following Indian rulers established embassies in foreign countries on modern lines?
- Haider Ali
- Mir Qasim
- Shah Alam II
- Tipu Sultan
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- Tipu Sultan established embassies in foreign countries on modern diplomatic lines. He sent diplomatic missions to countries such as the Ottoman Empire, France, Afghanistan, and Arabia in order to secure political and military alliances against the British. His foreign policy reflected a modern outlook and an active attempt to build international support for the Kingdom of Mysore.
Answer: (d) Tipu Sultan
