Question
With reference to Indian history, which the following statements is/are of correct?
1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.
2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire.
3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
Answer:
A
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Explanation:
Statement 1: The Nizamat of Carnatic (Arcot) emerged as a separate entity from Hyderabad, making statement 1 correct.
Statement 2: After the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire, Mysore became an independent state under the Hindu Wodeyar Dynasty. Hyder Ali later overthrew the Wodeyars, establishing his own control over Mysore, succeeded by Tipu Sultan. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
Statement 3: Rohilkhand's borders were established by Ali Mohammed Khan to counter the power of the Oudh State. Therefore, statement 3 is not correct.