Question

Choose the correct option based on the statements given below.

Statement 1: Dheeran Chinnamalai was born as Theerthagiri.

Statement 2: He proclaimed himself Chinnamalai after he seized the Sultan's tax money.

• A. Both statements are incorrect.
• B. Both statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct reason.
• C. Both statements are correct but statement 2 is incorrect reason.
• D. Both statements are correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct reason.

Dheeran Chinnamalai was born as Theerthagiri in 1756 to the Mandradiar royal family of Palayakottai. The Diwan of the Sultan passing through seized the taxes and asked the Diwan to tell the Sultan that Chinnamalai is standing in between Sivamalai and Chennimalai. Hence, he is called Dheeran Chinnamalai.