Question

During the rule of Tipu Sultan, which was the capital city of his state Mysore?
1. Madurai
2. Bangalore
3. Bidar
4. Srirangapatnam

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Srirangapatnam

The correct answer is Srirangapatnam.

• Tipu Sultan built this palace in 1784 and ruled Mysore from Srirangapatnam.

• Tipu Sultan was the ruler of Mysore.
  • Tipu Sultan is well known as the “Tiger of Mysore”.
  • He had the image of a tiger on his flag.
  • He is the son of powerful Mysore ruler Haidar Ali.
  • Tipu Sultan ruled Mysore from 1782 to 1799.
  • He maintained a positive relationship with the French in India and modernized his army with their help.
  • The French commander-in-chief Napoleon Bonaparte sought an alliance with Tipu Sultan
  • The Treaty of Srirangapatnam (1792) is associated with Tipu Sultan.
  • He was killed while defending his capital Seringapatam.