Mysore


 
 
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Mysore

Mysore:

  • Mysore was the next important power in the Deccan after Hyderabad. Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan made Mysore a powerful state.
  • Hyder Ali became the ruler of Mysore in 1761 after overthrowing Nanjaraj. He was a brilliant commander and an able administrator.
  • He reorganized his army and was engaged in wars with Marathas, Nizams of Hyderabad and the British.
  • He gave patronage to handicrafts and encouraged trade.
  • Tipu Sultan was Hyder Ali’s son succeeded him in 1782. He was an able ruler. He introduced a new calendar. He also developed a new system of coinage, and weights and measures.
  • He was a learned man who had a personal library with books on diverse subjects. He maintained foreign trade links.
  • His army was well equipped . He corresponded with the Napoleon and George Washington. He made dockyards and designed various models of ships.
  • His understood the true nature of the British trading company. He fought them and heriocally defending his kingdom.
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    Question : 1

    Hyder Ali became the ruler of _______ in 1761 .

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Who occupied Mysore during the middle of the 18th century?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Mysore is located in which state of India?

    Right Option : C
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