In fact , it met no significant resistance until it neared Bangalore , one of the strongest fortresses in eastern Mysore .
Tipu , who had taken steps to defend the more southerly passes , had not defended this one , and the army met no resistance .
It met no significant resistance until it neared Bangalore , one of the strongest fortresses in eastern Mysore .
Tipu , who had taken steps to defend the more southerly passes , had not defended this one , and the army met no resistance .