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Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, was founded in the 16th
century by the Hindu ruler Kempe Gowda. By the late 18th century, the town was
ruled by Haidar Ali (r.1761-1782) and his son Tipu Sultan (r.1782-1799)
who fought numerous wars against the British over the control of
Southern India. The fort at Bangalore was captured by the British in 1791. Eight years
later, the conflict was concluded in favour of the British at Seringapatam
where Tipu Sultan died. In the 19th century, Bangalore became a prominent
British garrison town.