Q. Velu Thampi led a revolt against the British in the state of
(a) Travancore
(b) Baroda
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Mysore.
Ans: (a) Travancore
Explanation: Velu Thampi led a revolt against the British in the state of (a) Travancore. Velu Thampi Dalawa, also known as Velu Thampi, was a prominent historical figure who served as the Dalawa (prime minister) of the kingdom of Travancore in present-day Kerala, India, during the late 18th century.
In 1808, Velu Thampi led a rebellion against the British East India Company’s influence in Travancore. He sought to overthrow the British and regain independence for the kingdom. The revolt, known as the Velu Thampi Dalawa Revolt or the Travancore Rebellion, aimed to restore the authority of the Maharaja of Travancore, who had been reduced to a mere puppet under British control.
Although the rebellion initially achieved some success, it was ultimately suppressed by the British forces. Velu Thampi was captured and executed in 1809. Nonetheless, his efforts inspired future freedom fighters in Kerala and contributed to the broader resistance against British colonial rule in India.
