In 1791, Lord Cornwallis laid siege to the fort and took possession during the Mysore War.

During the Mysore War of 1792, about 12,000 persons, including 5,000 Kodavas who were Muslim converts managed to escape.

The unit was also present during the 3rd Mysore War (1790-92) against Tipu Sultan.

Meanwhile, the Regiment took part in the numerous Mysore Wars.

The Second Mysore War came to an end with the 1784 Treaty of Mangalore.

The city also suffered attacks during the Mysore Wars of the second half of the century, when it was devastated more than once.

The fort finally fell into the British, under Lord Cornwallis in 1791, during the Mysore War.

The Second Mysore War broke out in 1780 between Hyder Ali and the Company.

Britain followed up the victory by seizing France's other Indian colonies, contributing to the outbreak of the of Second Mysore War.

The war between Mysore King and the British are known as Mysore Wars.