Home » General Knowledge » Indian History

Early 19th-century resistance: Velu Thampi’s revolt was in which princely state? Identify the South Indian state where Velu Thampi Dalawa led an anti-British uprising (1808–1809). Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Travancore
Hyderabad
Mysore
Jaipur

Correct Answer: Travancore

Explanation:

Given data

Leader: Velu Thampi (Dalawa, i.e., Dewan/Prime Minister).

Reasoning
Velu Thampi led a notable revolt against the British in the princely state of Travancore (present-day Kerala) in 1808–09, issuing the famous Kundara Proclamation.

Final Answer
Travancore

← Previous Question Next Question→

More Questions from Indian History

Medieval India (education): In whose reign was the Madrasa-i-Nasiri established to meet the educational needs of the people? Context: Delhi Sultanate administrative and cultural institutions. Choose the correct ruler.
Higher education in colonial India: In which year were the universities in the Presidency towns (Calcutta, Bombay, Madras) established? Context: Wood’s Despatch and University Act in British India. Choose the correct year.
Government of India Act, 1919 (Dyarchy): Provincial legislatures had two chambers, except in which province? Identify the province that remained unicameral while others like Bengal, Bombay, Madras, United Provinces, and Bihar & Orissa had bicameral setups. Choose the correct option.
Indus Valley Civilization (Harappa–Mohenjo-daro): What archaeological feature best shows a sharp social/class division? Consider the urban layout distinguishing elite/citadel areas from the lower residential town. Choose the most indicative evidence.
Vijayanagara military reforms: Which ruler hired skilled Turkish archers to strengthen his bowmen? Context: Enhancements to the Vijayanagara military in the 15th century. Choose the correct ruler.
Jainism (ethics): Parsva prescribed four vows; which vow did Mahavira add as the fifth? Parsva’s four: non-violence, truth, non-stealing, non-possession. Choose the added fifth vow.
Mughal administration under Akbar: What were the responsibilities of the Mir Bakshi? Context: Central departments (daftar) and the mansabdari system. Choose the most accurate description.
Indian journalism and nationalism: Who founded the weekly 'Commonweal'? Context: Early 20th-century nationalist press in India. Choose the correct founder.
Freedom struggle abroad: With which country did Subhas Chandra Bose arrange to organize Indian POWs into the Azad Hind Fauj (INA)? Context: World War II alliances and the Indian National Army. Choose the correct country.
Treaties with Mysore: The Treaty of Srirangapatna (1792) was signed between Tipu Sultan and whom? Context: The conclusion of the Third Anglo–Mysore War. Choose the correct counterpart.

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Join Discussion