Question

Which among the following statement is wrong, regarding Venkatappa Nayaka?

• A. He was the son of Krishna Nayaka.
• B. He was appointed as the political agent of Surapura.
• C. He was Dewan of Surapura.
• D. Venkatappa Nayaka came to power in 1853.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B He was appointed as the political agent of Surapura.
C He was Dewan of Surapura.

Venkatappa came to the throne of Surapura after the death of his father, Krishna Nayaka. Due to internal struggles, Medes Taylor, their political agent, gained proxy power over the state. Venkatappa's uncle, Peddanayaka, was appointed as the Dewan. Taylor conducted a land survey of the kingdom. He took measures to educate Venkatappa Nayaka, who came to power in 1853.