History Practice Quiz 147

Q1.In which battle did the British ultimately win a victory against Mysore?

A. Battle of Plassey B. Battle of Buxar C. Battle of Shrirangapatnam D. Battle of Wandiwash

Q2.When was Tipu Sultan killed defending his capital?

A. 4 May 1799 B. 1792 C. 1782 D. 1767

Q3.Which dynasty was placed on the throne of Mysore after Tipu Sultan's death?

A. Haidar Ali's dynasty B. Wodeyars C. Marathas D. Nizam of Hyderabad

Q4.What system was imposed on Mysore after the Battle of Shrirangapatnam?

A. Doctrine of Lapse B. Subsidiary Alliance C. Dual Government D. Permanent Settlement

Q5.In which year did Tipu Sultan become the ruler of Mysore?

A. 1767 B. 1782 C. 1792 D. 1799

Q6.What nickname did Tipu Sultan earn after killing a tiger in a legendary battle?

A. Lion of Punjab B. Tiger of Mysore C. Tiger of Bengal D. Lion of Mysore

Q7.What image did Tipu Sultan have on his flag?

A. Lion B. Elephant C. Tiger D. Horse

Q8.In which museum is Tipu's toy tiger currently kept?

A. British Museum B. Victoria and Albert Museum C. National Museum, New Delhi D. Mysore Palace Museum

Q9.In which battle were the Marathas' dream of ruling from Delhi shattered in 1761?

A. First Anglo-Maratha War B. Second Anglo-Maratha War C. Third Battle of Panipat D. Battle of Plassey

Q10.Who became the effective military and administrative head of the Maratha confederacy based in Pune?

A. Sindhia B. Holkar C. Peshwa D. Gaikwad