Marudhu Brothers and the Second Palayakkarar War

Q. At which place were the Kattabomman brothers held as prisoners during the Second Palayakkarar War?

1. Sathyamangalam
2. Coimbatore
3. Tarapuram
4. Palayamkottai

Q. The confederacy during the second Palayakkarar war consisted of which of the following people?

1. Gopala Nayakar
2. Krishnaappa Nayak
3. Kerala Varma
4. Puli Thevar

Q. What was the impact of the Carnatic Treaty of 1801 on the Palayakkarars?

1. The Treaty resulted in the liquidation of all the local chieftains of Tamil Nadu.
2. The East India Company assumed direct control over Tamilagam and the Palayakkarar system came to an end.
3. The Palayakkarars had to demolish all forts and disband their armies.
4. The Nawab of Arcot revolted against the British.

Q. When were the Marudhu brothers executed?

1. 24 October 1801
2. 24 October 1809
3. 16 November 1801
4. 16 October 1801

Q. Who among the following formed a confederation against the British in the Second Palayakkarar War?

1. Marudhu brothers
2. Gopal Nayak
3. Kerala Varma
4. Veerapandya
5. Oomaithurai
6. Velunachiyar
7. Krishnaappa Nayak
8. Dhoondaji

Q. Under whose leadership did the British recapture the fort at Panchalamkurichi from the Marudhu brothers?

1. Major Bannerman
2. Colonel Agnew
3. Colonel Innes
4. Colin Macaulay

Q. Sort the events that occurred after the Marudhu brothers issued the Tiruchirappalli Proclamation in June, 1801.

1. Many joined Chinna Marudhu
2. British reinforcements
3. Defeat of Piranmalai and Kalayarkoil
4. Annexation of Sivagangai

Q. Choose the correct option based on the two statements given below.

Statement 1: Colonel Agnew and Colonel Innes stormed Sivagangai.

Statement 2: This was because the Marudhu Brothers refused to hand over Veerapandya Kattabomman.

1. Both statements are correct but unrelated.
2. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
3. Statement 2 is correct but statement 1 incorrect.
4. Both statements are incorrect.

Q. 'X' were held prisoners at Palayamkottai during the Second Palayakkar War. They escaped prison to find refuge under 'Y' at 'Z'. Please select the option with the correct combination for 'X', 'Y', and 'Z'.

1. X= The Marudhu brothers, Y= The Kattabomman brothers and Z= Panchalamkurichi
2. X= The Kattabomman brothers, Y= The Marudhu brothers and Z= Panchalamkurichi
3. X= The Marudhu brothers, Y= The Kattabomman brothers and Z= Sivagangai
4. X= The Kattabomman brothers, Y= The Marudhu brothers and Z= Siruvayal

Q. Select the correct statements about the Marudhu brothers and the Second Palayakkarar War.

1. The Marudhu brothers formed alliance with Oomathurai and Sevathaiah after Kattabomman was killed by the British.
2. The rajas of Pudukkottai, Ettayapuram and Thanjavur stood by the British during the second Palayakkarar war.
3. The South Indian Rebellion of 1801 ended with the annexation of Sivagangai by Colonel Agnew and Colin Macaulay.
4. The Marudhu brothers were beheaded at Panchalamkurichi on 16 November, 1801.

Q. In which year was the Carnatic Treaty signed?

1. 1801
2. 1806
3. 1761
4. 1766