How did Arthur Wellesley help defeat Tippu Sultan of Mysore?

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington, oil on canvas by Sir Thomas Lawrence.

Arthur Wellesley, later the 1st Duke of Wellington, contributed to the defeat of Tippu Sultan of Mysore by commanding a division during the military campaign that culminated in the British storming of Seringapatam in May 1799.12

Following the successful conclusion of this conflict, in which Tippu Sultan died fighting, Wellesley was appointed governor of Mysore. His service in India during this period allowed him to develop the military qualities—such as attention to detail, logistical care for his soldiers, and strategic decision-making—that would later define his career on European battlefields.12