The History of Mangalore dates back to the 3rd century BC and has been ruled by a number of rulers. In the era of modern India, the area was controlled by the Portuguese in Goa and Bombay, who lost it to Shivappa Nayaka, who in turn lost it to Hyder Ali.
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Until India's independence Mangalore remained under the rule of British India who had taken over by defeating Tipu Sultan in the Third Anglo-Mysore War. Mangalore which was a part of the Madras Presidency was merged into a unified Mysore State in 1956.