Q. With reference to Tipu Sultan’s efforts to transform Mysore into a maritime kingdom, consider the following statements:
1.He established a state monopoly over lucrative export commodities like sandalwood, pepper, and cardamom.
2.He created a Board of Admiralty and founded three main dockyards at Mangalore, Wajedabad, and Molidabad.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Tipu Sultan consciously promoted state trading and maintained a monopoly over essential commodities such as sandalwood, pepper, cardamom, and even gold and silver, regulating their trade and leveraging them for international diplomacy and military funding.
- Statement 2: Correct. Tipu was acutely aware of the importance of a navy to challenge the British. In 1796, he established a Board of Admiralty and planned for a large fleet, setting up three dockyards at Mangalore, Wajedabad, and Molidabad.
