Question

Identify the ways in which the kingdom of Mysore was strengthened in their agitation against the British under the leadership of Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan.

• A. The army of Mysore underwent modernisation.
• B. Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan used rockets to fight the British.
• C. The rulers of Mysore nationalised the tobacco and sandalwood business in Karnataka.
• D. The rulers improved their relationship with other kingdoms in the Indian subcontinent.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The rulers of Mysore nationalised the tobacco and sandalwood business in Karnataka.

The kingdom of Mysore took important steps to strengthen their agitation against the British. Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan modernised the army by introducing European drills. They were the first rulers to use rockets in their wars against the British. To support their resistance against the British, they nationalised the tobacco and sandalwood business. They also used French expertise to improve the quality of traditional Mysore artefacts to gain a better economic footing in the international market. Hyder Ali faced repeated aggressions from the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabad.