Q. The “Wodeyars dynasty” related to which of the following?
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[A] Mysore

[B] Hyderabad

[C] Odisha

[D] Madurai

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: Mysore was a small feudatory kingdom under the Vijayanagar Empire. After Vijayanagar fell in 1565, the ruling dynasty of Wodeyars asserted their independence and the Raja Wodeyar ascended the throne in 1578.

The capital moved from Mysore to Srirangapatnam in 1610. The Wodeyar dynasty continued to reign until 1760, when the real power changed hands to Haider Ali who was appointed Dalwai or prime minister.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT


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