Question

Who and when developed Travancore into a strong princely state by bringing out many administrative reforms and strengthening its militia?

• A. Marthandavarma in the $16$th century
• B. Marthandavarma in the $18$th century
• C. Tipu Sultan in the $18$th century
• D. Tipu Sultan in the $16$th century

Answer 1

The correct option is B Marthandavarma in the $18$th century

Marthandavarma was instrumental in leading the province of Venadu into modernity. It was under him that Travancore became a modern state. Marthandavarma developed Travancore into a strong princely state in the 18th century by bringing out many administrative reforms and strengthening its militia.