Question

Which of these actions were performed by Tipu Sultan?

• A. He built the Bengaluru Palace and the Dariya Doulath.
• B. He gave gifts to the Shringeri Mutt.
• C. He constructed Hyder Ali's tomb.
• D. He popularised sericulture.

Answer 1

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

The correct options are
A He built the Bengaluru Palace and the Dariya Doulath.
B He gave gifts to the Shringeri Mutt.
C He constructed Hyder Ali's tomb.
D He popularised sericulture.

Tipu Sultan had various achievements during his reign. He built the Bengaluru palace and the Summer palace or the Dariya Doulath. He sanctioned grants to some Hindu temples and also gave gifts to the Shringeri Mutt to gain religious support. He also popularised sericulture which is the cultivation of silkworms to produce silk.