Q. Haider Ali established his authority over the Mysore state by overthrowing
(a) Devraj
(b) Nanjaraj
(c) Kaviraja
(c) Krishna Raj
Ans: (b) Nanjaraj
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Nanjaraj.
Haider Ali established his authority over the Mysore state by overthrowing Nanjaraj. Nanjaraj was a prominent figure and a minister in the Kingdom of Mysore. Haider Ali, through his military exploits and political maneuvering, gradually gained control and power within the kingdom. In the process, he marginalized Nanjaraj and other influential figures of the Wodeyar dynasty, which ruled Mysore at the time.
Haider Ali’s rise to power was marked by his ability to consolidate his authority and establish himself as the de facto ruler of Mysore. He effectively sidelined Nanjaraj and other influential courtiers, ultimately becoming the dominant force in the state. Haider Ali’s ascent laid the foundation for his son, Tipu Sultan, to continue and expand upon his legacy as the ruler of Mysore.
