Fourth Anglo-Mysore War
Dunlop commanded a brigade in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War and served at the Battle of Seedaseer 6 March 1799. Dunlop received a severe sword wound whilst leading the left column at the Storming of Seringapatam on 4 May. Tipu Sultan, who was killed during the battle, had his lands redistributed and Dunlop played a role in securing British control of Kanara before returning home in 1800.