The correct answer is: B) The British East India Company.
Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were the rulers of the Mysore Kingdom in India from 1761 to 1799. They were both skilled military leaders who fought against the British East India Company. Hyder Ali was a Muslim who came to power in Mysore after overthrowing the previous ruler. He was a strong and capable ruler who expanded the Mysore Kingdom and made it a major power in India. Tipu Sultan was Hyder Ali’s son and successor. He was also a skilled military leader and continued his father’s fight against the British. Tipu Sultan was known for his innovative use of military technology, including the use of rockets. He was also a devout Muslim who promoted Islamic education and culture in Mysore.
The British East India Company was a British trading company that was granted a royal charter in 1600. The company began trading in India in the early 17th century and gradually became more involved in Indian politics. The company fought several wars against the Mysore Kingdom in the late 18th century. The British eventually defeated the Mysore Kingdom in 1799 and annexed it to their Indian empire.
The Marathas were a Hindu warrior group that emerged in the 17th century. They were a major power in India in the 18th century and fought against the Mughal Empire. The Marathas were eventually defeated by the British in the early 19th century.
The Nizams of Hyderabad were a Muslim dynasty that ruled the Hyderabad State in India from the 18th century to the 1940s. The Nizams were initially allies of the British, but they later became rivals. The British eventually annexed the Hyderabad State in 1948.
The French were a major European power that was involved in India in the 18th century. The French fought against the British in the Carnatic Wars in the mid-18th century. The French were eventually defeated by the British and withdrew from India.