Question

When Hyder Ali attacked the Maratha territory in Karnataka, he was defeated in a battle at _____.

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Panipat
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Attock
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Moti Talav
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Delhi

Answer 1

The correct option is C <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Moti Talav

Taking advantage of the Maratha's defeat in the Third Battle of Panipat, Hyder Ali attacked the Maratha's territory in Karnataka. The Marathas defeated him in a battle in Moti Talav, near Srirangapattan.