Question

Why did the East India Company perceive Kattabomman as a threat?

• A. He was in debt constantly.
• B. He weilded large influence over the Maravar Palayakkarars.
• C. He joined Marudhu Pandiyar's confederacy and marched to Sivagiri.
• D. He openly challenged the East India Company.

Answer 1

The correct option is C He joined Marudhu Pandiyar's confederacy and marched to Sivagiri.

Around the time when he was humiliated, Marudhu Pandiyar had created a confederacy with the neighbouring palayakkarars. Kattabomman joined the alliance much to Lushington's dismay. To gain more support, he appealed to the Palayakkarars of Sivagiri and was turned down. He marched to Sivagiri, and this was perceived as an aggression to the company.