Question

Veerapandya Kattabomman was hanged to death from a tamarind tree. Why do you think the British chose to execute Kattabomman in such a manner?

• A. The British knew trees were considered sacred in the Indian culture.
• B. The British knew trees were regarded as family gods in many Indian communities.
• C. The British wanted to convey that they had complete power and authority over the Indians.
• D. Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.

Answer 1

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

The British wanted to convey that they had complete power and authority over the Indians.

The British had a one-track mind to control India. They deployed any method to have their way. For instance, they hanged people to death from trees because they knew trees were sacred in the Indian culture. In many communities, trees were considered as family gods. Hence, the British defiled the significance of trees and wanted to send a message that they had complete power and authority over the Indians.