Practicing Success
Which of the following was the capital under the rule of Tipu Sultan? |
Nazarabad Mangalore Seringapatam Mysore |
Seringapatam |
The correct answer is Option 3- Seringapatam Seringapatam (now Shrirangapattana) is a city in the Mandya district of Karnataka, India. It is located on an island in the Kaveri River, about 130 kilometers northwest of Bangalore. Seringapatam was the capital of the Mysore Kingdom for over 200 years, from the 17th to the 19th centuries. It was also the capital of Tipu Sultan, who ruled Mysore from 1782 to 1799. Seringapatam was a major center of trade and commerce under Tipu Sultan. He also built a number of important monuments in the city, including the Daria Daulat Bagh (Summer Palace), the Lalbagh (Royal Garden), and the Seringapatam Fort. Seringapatam was besieged by the British East India Company in 1799. Tipu Sultan was killed defending the fort, and Seringapatam fell to the British. Today, Seringapatam is a popular tourist destination. It is home to a number of important historical monuments, including the Seringapatam Fort, the Daria Daulat Bagh, and the Lalbagh. |