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===Third Anglo-Mysore War===

In the [[Third Anglo-Mysore War]] in 1792, there is mention of two rocket units fielded by Tipu Sultan, 120 men and 131 men respectively. Lieutenant Colonel Knox was attacked by rockets near Srirangapatna on the night of 6 February 1792, while advancing towards the [[Kaveri]] River from the north. The rocket corps ultimately reached a strength of about 5,000 in Tipu Sultan's army. Mysore rockets were also used for ceremonial purposes. The [[Jacobin Club of Mysore]] sent a delegation to Tipu Sultan, and 500 rockets were launched as part of the gun salute.