Question

Select the correct option based on the statements given below.

Assertion (A): The Palayakkarar wars began after the Carnatic wars.

Reason (R): This was because the East India Company began its expansion in this region.

• A. Both A are R are correct.
• B. A is correct but R is wrong.
• C. Both A and R are incorrect.
• D. Both A and R are correct but R is the wrong explanation for A.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and R are correct but R is the wrong explanation for A.

The Carnatic wars from 1746 to 1763 was one by the East India Company. The wars left the Nawab of Arcot in debt with the company. The power of collecting the land revenue dues from southern Palayakkarars was given to the East India Company to clear the debt. This angered the Palayakkarars to revolt.