Explanation: Under the rulers of the Vadiyar (or Wodeyar) dynasty, such as Kanthirava Narasaraja and Chikka Devaraja, Mysore emerged as an important state.

• Mysore being a landlocked kingdom was dependent on trade and military supplies brought through the ports of the Indian east coast.
• As these ports came increasingly under European control, Mysore’s vulnerability increased.

Source: Poonam Dahiya