Usurpation means ____.

building a strong army

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lawful transfer of power

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taking over the throne by any means necessary

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administrative reforms

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Solution

The correct option is C taking over the throne by any means necessary
Usurpation meant taking over the throne by any means necessary. For example, Saluva Narasimha usurped the throne from the last ruler of the Sangama dynasty.

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