Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Raja of Vizianagaram’s resistance:
1.The conflict arose because the British failed to honor the Treaty of 1758, which had promised to respect the Raja’s territories in exchange for help against the French.
2.The Company demanded the disbandment of the Raja’s army and a heavy tribute of three lakh rupees, despite the Raja having no outstanding revenue arrears.
3.In the decisive Battle of Padmanabham, Raja Vizayaramaraju was defeated and killed, marking the end of independent authority in Vizianagaram.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. The 1758 treaty was ignored by the British after they established control over the Northern Circars.
Statement 2: Correct. The Company made arbitrary demands to reduce the Raja’s military power and increase his financial burden.
Statement 3: Correct. The Battle of Padmanabham (1794) resulted in the death of the Raja and the reduction of the state to a dependency of the Madras Presidency.
