Q. The Indian ruler who defeated the English in the early stage of English rule in India was
(a) Ranjit Singh
(b) Mahadaji Sindhia
(c) Hyder Ali
(d) Tipu Sultan
Ans: (c) Hyder Ali
Explanation: Hyder Ali is an Indian Ruler who defeated the British in their early stage of the rule in India. Hyder Ali was the Sultan of the Mysore kingdom in south India. He is well known as the father of the famous ruler Tipu Sultan. He was in command of the entire Mysorean army by 1759.
