The Mysore Kingdom

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the Mysore Kingdom, a prominent kingdom in southern India during the 16th to 20th centuries.
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Which dynasty founded the Mysore Kingdom?

  1. Wodeyar Dynasty

  2. Hoysala Dynasty

  3. Chalukya Dynasty

  4. Vijayanagara Dynasty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wodeyar Dynasty, also known as the Mysore Royal Family, established the Mysore Kingdom in the 16th century.

Who was the first ruler of the Mysore Kingdom?

  1. Raja Wodeyar I

  2. Raja Wodeyar II

  3. Kanthirava Narasaraja I

  4. Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Wodeyar I, also known as Yaduraya Wodeyar, was the founder and first ruler of the Mysore Kingdom.

Which ruler of Mysore expanded the kingdom significantly and earned the title 'Tiger of Mysore'?

  1. Hyder Ali

  2. Tipu Sultan

  3. Krishnaraja Wodeyar III

  4. Chamraja Wodeyar IX


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyder Ali, the father of Tipu Sultan, was known as the 'Tiger of Mysore' for his military prowess and successful campaigns.

What was the capital of the Mysore Kingdom?

  1. Mysore

  2. Seringapatam

  3. Bangalore

  4. Chitradurga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Seringapatam served as the capital of the Mysore Kingdom until its fall to the British in 1799.

Which Anglo-Mysore War resulted in the death of Tipu Sultan and the fall of Seringapatam?

  1. First Anglo-Mysore War

  2. Second Anglo-Mysore War

  3. Third Anglo-Mysore War

  4. Fourth Anglo-Mysore War


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, fought between 1798 and 1799, ended with the defeat of Tipu Sultan and the fall of Seringapatam.

After the fall of Tipu Sultan, who became the ruler of Mysore under British protection?

  1. Krishnaraja Wodeyar III

  2. Chamraja Wodeyar IX

  3. Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

  4. Jayachamaraja Wodeyar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krishnaraja Wodeyar III was installed as the ruler of Mysore by the British after the death of Tipu Sultan.

Which treaty marked the end of the Mysore Kingdom and its annexation by the British East India Company?

  1. Treaty of Seringapatam

  2. Treaty of Mysore

  3. Treaty of Madras

  4. Treaty of Bangalore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Treaty of Mysore, signed in 1831, resulted in the annexation of Mysore by the British East India Company.

Which ruler of Mysore was known for his progressive reforms and modernization efforts?

  1. Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV

  2. Chamraja Wodeyar X

  3. Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

  4. Jayachamaraja Wodeyar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, who ruled from 1894 to 1940, implemented various reforms and modernization initiatives in Mysore.

What was the name of the famous palace built by the Wodeyar dynasty in Mysore?

  1. Mysore Palace

  2. Bangalore Palace

  3. Chitradurga Fort

  4. Srirangapatna Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a prominent palace in Mysore built by the Wodeyar dynasty.

Which ruler of Mysore was the last reigning monarch before the kingdom's merger with the Indian Union?

  1. Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV

  2. Chamraja Wodeyar X

  3. Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

  4. Jayachamaraja Wodeyar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jayachamaraja Wodeyar was the last reigning monarch of Mysore before the kingdom's merger with the Indian Union in 1947.

In which year did the Mysore Kingdom merge with the Indian Union?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mysore Kingdom merged with the Indian Union in 1947, following India's independence from British rule.

Which city in Karnataka was once the capital of the Mysore Kingdom?

  1. Mysore

  2. Bangalore

  3. Mangalore

  4. Hubli-Dharwad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mysore city served as the capital of the Mysore Kingdom for a significant period of time.

Which ruler of Mysore is known for his patronage of the arts and culture?

  1. Krishnaraja Wodeyar III

  2. Chamraja Wodeyar IX

  3. Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

  4. Jayachamaraja Wodeyar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krishnaraja Wodeyar III was a patron of the arts and culture, supporting various forms of traditional art, music, and dance.

Which ruler of Mysore introduced a system of representative government in the kingdom?

  1. Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV

  2. Chamraja Wodeyar X

  3. Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

  4. Jayachamaraja Wodeyar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV introduced a system of representative government in Mysore, establishing a legislative assembly and a council.

What was the name of the administrative division within the Mysore Kingdom?

  1. Nadu

  2. Zilla

  3. Taluka

  4. Hobli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nadu was the administrative division within the Mysore Kingdom, equivalent to a district.

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