Which of the following statements about Tipu Sultan are correct?

Q. Which of the following statements about Tipu Sultan are correct?

1. He tried to make an alliance with the French.

2. He had no rivalry with the Marathas.

3. He did not enter into any treaty with the British.

4. He died fighting against the British.

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2, 3 and 4

(c) 3 and 4

(d) 1 and 4

Ans: (d) 1 and 4