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Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

____________ shifted the capital from Mysuru to Bengaluru.

  1. Mark Cubbon

  2. Louis Bentham Bowring

  3. Chamaraja Wodeyar X

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mark Cubbon implemented many administrative reforms in the state. He transferred the capital from Mysuru to Bengaluru. Mysuru was divided into many administrative units and kept them under superintendents supervision. Administration units were divided into Districts and Talukas. Judiciary and police departments were organized well. Kannada was implemeneted as the official language.

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

Louis Bentham Bowring took charge as the commissioner in ___________.

  1. 1862

  2. 1865

  3. 1869

  4. 1873
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Louis Bentham Bowring took charge as the commissioner in 1862. He reorganized the administration structure of Mysuru state. The land revenue collection process was reorganized. Judiciary and Police department were established properly. Educational reforms were introduced with the establishment of Public Instruction. Bowring resigned from the Commissioner post in 1870. The commissioner laid thestrong foundation for the development of Mysuru state. 

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

The Britishers handed over the administration of the state of Mysuru to Chamaraja Wodeyar X in the year ___________.

  1. 1873

  2. 1881

  3. 1883

  4. 1891
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1881 British handed over the administration of the state of Mysuru again to Chamaraja Wodeyar X. This is called Punardana. C.Rangacharlu and K.Sheshadri Iyer ruled as Diwans under him. In 1881 People Representative Assembly started functioning.

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

'Punardana' with respect to the state of Mysuru is ___________

  1. The state providing goods to the needy free of cost.

  2. The Britishers returning the state administration to the Wodeyars.

  3. The Wodeyars handing over the state administration to the British.

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1881 British handed over the administration of the state of Mysuru again to Chamaraja Wodeyar X. This is called Punardana. C.Rangacharlu and K.Sheshadri Iyer ruled as Diwans under him. In 1881 People Representative Assembly started functioning.

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

The capital of Tipu Sultan, where he died while fighting the Fourth Anglo-Mysore war in $1799$, was ____.

  1. Bangalore

  2. Mysore

  3. Seringapatam

  4. Halebid

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Seringapatam (Srirangapatna) was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. Tipu Sultan died there during the final siege of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799.

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

_______________ is considered as the sculptor and creator of Modern Mysuru.

  1. Sir M Vishveshwaraiah

  2. Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

  3. Sir Mirza Ismail

  4. Chamaraja Wodeyar X
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sir M Vishveshwaraiah considered as the sculptor and creator of Modern Mysuru. He worked as the Chief Engineer of Mysuru from 1909 to 1912. Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar appointed him as the Diwan of Mysuru in 1912. During this period, Mysuru state progressed as per the vision of Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar. 

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

Which among the following were established by Sir Mirza Ismail in the Mysuru state?

  1. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

  2. Glass Industry

  3. Porcelain factory

  4. All
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Diwan Sir Mirza Ismail is also considered as one of the builders of modern Mysuru. He also established various industries as per the wish of Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Glass industry, Porcelain factory, Fertilizer Industry at Belagola, Sugar Factory at Mandya, Matchstick factory at Shivamogga and Iron and Steel Factory at Bhadravathi. An airport was established at Jakkur. Radio stations were started at Bengaluru and Mysuru.

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

Who among the following was the counter part of Tipu Sultan during the Treaty of Seringapatnam?

  1. Warren Hastings

  2. Robert Clive

  3. Cornwallis

  4. Dalhousie
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Treaty of Seringapatam was signed in 1792 between Tipu Sultan and Lord Cornwallis, who was the Governor-General of India at the time, following the Third Anglo-Mysore War.

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

____________ formed Miller Commission in order to ensure the participation of all sections of the society in the administration.

  1. Krishnaraja Wodeyar III

  2. Chamaraja Wodear X

  3. Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chamaraja Wodeyar X died in Calcutta while there on a visit. Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar ascended throne as his successor in 1895 and he was only eleven years old then. The administration was run by his mother Nanjammanni. The direct rule of Naalvadi started from 1902. He was well educated and laid a firm foundation for a modern state during his long reign. He was visionary and had a soft corner for the welfare of the downtrodden. He formed Miller Commission in order to ensure the participation of all sections of the society in the administration.

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

Who was the first Indian ruler to apply the western methods to his administration?

  1. Haider Ali

  2. Tipu Sultan

  3. Murshid Quli Khan

  4. Malhar Rao Holkar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tipu Sultan is recognized for his modernization efforts, which included adopting Western military techniques, administration, and technology to strengthen his kingdom against colonial powers.