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When was Thanjavur annexed with the British empire?

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  1. 1865

  2. 1857

  3. 1856

  4. 1858

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Correct Option: C

Who ascended the throne of Thanjavur with the help of Nawab of Arcot?

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  1. Rana Sanga

  2. Pratap Singh

  3. Sawai Singh

  4. Man Singh

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Correct Option: B

The mutiny failed because of the following reasons:
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  1. No proper leadership.

  2. Tipu's sons were not well trained in warfare.

  3. The revolt was unorganized.

  4. No unity.

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Correct Option: A,B,C

Who entered the unarmed fort and attacked the mutineers?

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  1. Major Coots

  2. General Gillesby

  3. William Bentick

  4. Lord Wellesley

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Correct Option: B

When did the mutineers hoist the flag at Vellore fort?

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  1. 10th July 1806

  2. 1st July 1806

  3. 9th July 1806

  4. 11th July 1806

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Correct Option: A

Who established the Thanjai Saraswathy Mahal?

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  1. Serfoji II

  2. Shivaji II

  3. Venkoji

  4. Tuljaji

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Correct Option: A

Tipu's son ______ was proclaimed as the king of Vellore.

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  1. Shezada Hyder Ali

  2. Hyder Ali

  3. Fateh Hyder

  4. Fateh Ahmed Sahib

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Correct Option: C

Where was Tipu's family taken?

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  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Calcutta

  4. Punjab

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Correct Option: C

Who designed the Agnew Turban?

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  1. General Agnew

  2. General Warren hastings

  3. William Bentick

  4. Lord Cornwallis

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Correct Option: A