{"id":351160,"date":"2025-12-03T11:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T05:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=351160"},"modified":"2025-12-05T10:22:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T04:52:54","slug":"upsc-prelims-marathon-3-december-the-sikh-dynasty-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-marathon-3-december-the-sikh-dynasty-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Marathon 3 December &#8211; The Sikh Dynasty &#8211; 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">Dear Friends,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are posting <strong>prelims marathon MCQs<\/strong> for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. <strong>Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 3 December <\/strong><strong>Rajput, South India, and Travancore Dynasties<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. <strong>Best UPSC institute In Delhi,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/prelims-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here,<\/a><\/p>\n <div class=\"main_quiz_col\">\r\n <a href=\"?quiz_ready=start\" class=\"quiz_ready\">Start Quiz<\/a>\r\n <div class=\"marks_box\">\r\n <h5>Marking Pattern<\/h5>\r\n <p><strong>Correct Answer : <\/strong> 2<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Wrong Answer : <\/strong> -0.66<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"right-col-quiz\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"questions_sign\">\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"green answered\"><\/span> Answered\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"red not_answered\"><\/span> Not Answered\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"magenta marked_for_review\"><\/span> Marked For Review\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"grey not_visited\"><\/span> Not Visited\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    function goBack(){\r\n\r\n   window.history.back();\r\n\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <div id=\"question_navigation_area\">\r\n <div class=\"card\">\r\n <h5 class=\"card-header\">CHOOSE A QUESTION<\/h5>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n \r\n \r\n <ul class=\"navigation_btns owl-carousel owl-theme\" id=\"owl-demo\">\r\n <div class=\"for_scroll\">\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head1\" class=\"nav1\"><button id=\"question1\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"1\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>1<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head2\" class=\"nav2\"><button id=\"question2\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"2\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>2<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head3\" class=\"nav3\"><button id=\"question3\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"3\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>3<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head4\" class=\"nav4\"><button id=\"question4\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"4\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>4<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head5\" class=\"nav5\"><button id=\"question5\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"5\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>5<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head6\" class=\"nav6\"><button id=\"question6\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"6\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>6<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head7\" class=\"nav7\"><button id=\"question7\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"7\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>7<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head8\" class=\"nav8\"><button id=\"question8\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"8\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>8<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head9\" class=\"nav9\"><button id=\"question9\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"9\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>9<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head10\" class=\"nav10\"><button id=\"question10\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"10\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>10<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"btn-submit reset_sbmit\">\r\n <input type=\"button\" class=\"ays_finish action_button end_quiz\" id=\"wpq_finish\" value=\"Finish Test\"\/>&nbsp;&nbsp;<input type=\"reset\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Reset Test\" value=\"Reset Test\" class=\"ays_reset action_button\" id=\"ays_reset\" \/><\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"left-col-quiz\" style=\"display:none;\"> \r\n <div class=\"question-listing\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"question_number\">\r\n<div class=\"timer_sec\">\r\n <label>Time Left :<\/label><span id=\"wpq_timer\" style=\"visibility:hidden;\">10<\/span><span id=\"timer\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <form>\r\n <div class=\"quest_list_type\">\r\n <div class=\"quiz_slider\">\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head1 active\" data-quiz-id=\"351161\" id=\"question_head1\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 1<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351161\" class=\"post-351161 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the breakdown of Mughal-Rajput relations under Emperor Aurangzeb, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tAurangzeb\u2019s intervention in the Marwar succession following the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh was driven primarily by political expediency to place a loyal puppet on the throne rather than purely religious zeal. <br>2.\tThe re-imposition of the Jizya tax in 1679 CE was a direct trigger for the alliance between the Sisodias of Mewar and the Rathors of Marwar against the Mughal authority. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only3414\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only3414\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351161[]\" data-radio=\"351161\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only3414\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only3414\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351161[]\" data-radio=\"351161\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 23414\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 23414\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351161[]\" data-radio=\"351161\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 23414\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 23414\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351161[]\" data-radio=\"351161\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous disabled\" id=\"351161\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351161\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351161\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351161\" id=\"351161\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351161\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head2 \" data-quiz-id=\"351162\" id=\"question_head2\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 2<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351162\" class=\"post-351162 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n The power of the Rajput states was significantly weakened in the 18th century due to internal strife. Consider the following pairs related to these conflicts: <br>Internal Conflict\tKey Cause or Feature <br>1. Contests for Izzat\tRivalry among major houses (e.g., Jaipur, Jodhpur) for prestigious appointments (Subahdari) from the Mughal Emperor. <br>2. Succession Wars\tDirect intervention and manipulation by the Marathas in the dynastic disputes of Jaipur and Jodhpur. <br>3. Ijaradari System\tThe widespread practice of revenue farming that bankrupted the Rajput states, forcing them to borrow from Maratha chiefs. <br>How many of the above rows correctly describe the cause or feature? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only one5528\">\r\n <input id = \"Only one5528\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351162[]\" data-radio=\"351162\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>Only one <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only two5528\">\r\n <input id = \"Only two5528\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351162[]\" data-radio=\"351162\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>Only two <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"All three5528\">\r\n <input id = \"All three5528\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351162[]\" data-radio=\"351162\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>All three <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"None5528\">\r\n <input id = \"None5528\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351162[]\" data-radio=\"351162\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>None <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351162\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351162\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351162\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351162\" id=\"351162\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351162\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head3 \" data-quiz-id=\"351163\" id=\"question_head3\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 3<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351163\" class=\"post-351163 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n A major unintended long-term consequence of Aurangzeb&#8217;s aggressive policies against the Rajput states of Marwar and Mewar was: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The shift of the Mughal capital from Delhi to Lahore to manage the newly disturbed frontier.350\">\r\n <input id = \"The shift of the Mughal capital from Delhi to Lahore to manage the newly disturbed frontier.350\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351163[]\" data-radio=\"351163\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>The shift of the Mughal capital from Delhi to Lahore to manage the newly disturbed frontier. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The permanent alienation of the hereditary Rajput nobles, accelerating the Mughal Mansabdari crisis by reducing the supply of loyal and efficient commanders.350\">\r\n <input id = \"The permanent alienation of the hereditary Rajput nobles, accelerating the Mughal Mansabdari crisis by reducing the supply of loyal and efficient commanders.350\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351163[]\" data-radio=\"351163\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>The permanent alienation of the hereditary Rajput nobles, accelerating the Mughal Mansabdari crisis by reducing the supply of loyal and efficient commanders. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The establishment of an independent confederacy of Jat chiefs controlling the trade route between Delhi and Agra.350\">\r\n <input id = \"The establishment of an independent confederacy of Jat chiefs controlling the trade route between Delhi and Agra.350\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351163[]\" data-radio=\"351163\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>The establishment of an independent confederacy of Jat chiefs controlling the trade route between Delhi and Agra. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The rise of the Sikh power in Punjab, which was directly financed by the dissident Rajput Maharajas.350\">\r\n <input id = \"The rise of the Sikh power in Punjab, which was directly financed by the dissident Rajput Maharajas.350\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351163[]\" data-radio=\"351163\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>The rise of the Sikh power in Punjab, which was directly financed by the dissident Rajput Maharajas. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351163\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351163\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351163\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351163\" id=\"351163\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351163\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head4 \" data-quiz-id=\"351164\" id=\"question_head4\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 4<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351164\" class=\"post-351164 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to Sawai Jai Singh II (c. 1688\u20131743) of Amber, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tHe founded the city of Jaipur, designing it based on classical Indian architectural principles like the Shilpa Shastra and incorporating the grid-plan of contemporary European cities. <br>2.\tHe was a distinguished astronomer who erected five astronomical observatories (Jantar Mantars), the most famous being in Jaipur and Delhi. <br>3.\tHis astronomical work, Zij-e-Muhammad-Shahi, contained new and unique celestial observations that entirely superseded the ancient tables prepared by Ulugh Beg and European astronomers of his time. <br>How many of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only one2387\">\r\n <input id = \"Only one2387\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351164[]\" data-radio=\"351164\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>Only one <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only two2387\">\r\n <input id = \"Only two2387\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351164[]\" data-radio=\"351164\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>Only two <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"All three2387\">\r\n <input id = \"All three2387\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351164[]\" data-radio=\"351164\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>All three <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"None2387\">\r\n <input id = \"None2387\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351164[]\" data-radio=\"351164\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>None <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351164\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351164\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351164\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351164\" id=\"351164\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351164\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head5 \" data-quiz-id=\"351165\" id=\"question_head5\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 5<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351165\" class=\"post-351165 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n The most proximate and crucial factor that accelerated the political and financial decline of the powerful state of Jaipur immediately following the reign of Sawai Jai Singh II was: <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The annexation of the territory by the British East India Company under the Doctrine of Lapse.4529\">\r\n <input id = \"The annexation of the territory by the British East India Company under the Doctrine of Lapse.4529\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351165[]\" data-radio=\"351165\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>The annexation of the territory by the British East India Company under the Doctrine of Lapse. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The costly and exhausting succession wars between his sons, which provided the Marathas with an entry point to levy heavy tributes.4529\">\r\n <input id = \"The costly and exhausting succession wars between his sons, which provided the Marathas with an entry point to levy heavy tributes.4529\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351165[]\" data-radio=\"351165\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>The costly and exhausting succession wars between his sons, which provided the Marathas with an entry point to levy heavy tributes. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The invasion and sack of Jaipur by Nadir Shah of Persia in 1739 CE.4529\">\r\n <input id = \"The invasion and sack of Jaipur by Nadir Shah of Persia in 1739 CE.4529\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351165[]\" data-radio=\"351165\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>The invasion and sack of Jaipur by Nadir Shah of Persia in 1739 CE. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"A major rebellion by the peasant class (Jats) in the Shekhawati region, forcing the king to grant them autonomy.4529\">\r\n <input id = \"A major rebellion by the peasant class (Jats) in the Shekhawati region, forcing the king to grant them autonomy.4529\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351165[]\" data-radio=\"351165\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>A major rebellion by the peasant class (Jats) in the Shekhawati region, forcing the king to grant them autonomy. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351165\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351165\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351165\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351165\" id=\"351165\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351165\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head6 \" data-quiz-id=\"351166\" id=\"question_head6\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 6<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351166\" class=\"post-351166 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With the decline of the central Mughal authority, the Rajput states, including Jaipur, became targets of powerful external forces. Consider the following: <br>External Power\tRelationship with Jaipur (18th Century) <br>1. Marathas\tPrincipal source of military and financial burden through punitive raids and Chauth demands. <br>2. Jats\tMajor threat, leading to territorial loss and significant defeats for the Jaipur army (e.g., Battle of Maonda). <br>3. Nawabs of Awadh\tAllied with Jaipur rulers to resist the growing influence of the British in North India.<br> In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only one2623\">\r\n <input id = \"Only one2623\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351166[]\" data-radio=\"351166\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>Only one <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only two2623\">\r\n <input id = \"Only two2623\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351166[]\" data-radio=\"351166\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>Only two <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"All the three2623\">\r\n <input id = \"All the three2623\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351166[]\" data-radio=\"351166\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>All the three <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"None2623\">\r\n <input id = \"None2623\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351166[]\" data-radio=\"351166\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>None <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351166\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351166\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351166\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351166\" id=\"351166\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351166\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head7 \" data-quiz-id=\"351167\" id=\"question_head7\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 7<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351167\" class=\"post-351167 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n Regarding the political landscape of South India in the early 18th century, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tThe Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah established the state of Hyderabad by asserting his independence from the Mughal centre while maintaining the facade of allegiance to the Emperor. <br>2.\tThe Nawab of the Carnatic was an independent ruler whose position was inherited and was never subject to the authority of the Hyderabad Nizam or the Mughal Emperor. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only6839\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only6839\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351167[]\" data-radio=\"351167\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only6839\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only6839\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351167[]\" data-radio=\"351167\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Both 1 and 26839\">\r\n <input id = \"Both 1 and 26839\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351167[]\" data-radio=\"351167\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Both 1 and 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Neither 1 nor 26839\">\r\n <input id = \"Neither 1 nor 26839\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351167[]\" data-radio=\"351167\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Neither 1 nor 2 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351167\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351167\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351167\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351167\" id=\"351167\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351167\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head8 \" data-quiz-id=\"351168\" id=\"question_head8\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 8<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351168\" class=\"post-351168 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n Match the following 18th-century regional states of South India with the basis of their political formation: <br>Regional State\tBasis of Political Formation <br>1. Hyderabad\tAssertion of independence by a Mughal viceroy (Subahdar). <br>2. Mysore\tConsolidation of power by a military commander (Wodeyar general). <br>3. Carnatic (Arcot)\tEmergence as a virtually autonomous Naib (Deputy) under the authority of the Mughal representative. <br>How many pairs given above are correctly matched? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"None of the pairs6562\">\r\n <input id = \"None of the pairs6562\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351168[]\" data-radio=\"351168\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>None of the pairs <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only one pair6562\">\r\n <input id = \"Only one pair6562\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351168[]\" data-radio=\"351168\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>Only one pair <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only two pairs6562\">\r\n <input id = \"Only two pairs6562\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351168[]\" data-radio=\"351168\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Only two pairs <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"All three pairs6562\">\r\n <input id = \"All three pairs6562\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351168[]\" data-radio=\"351168\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>All three pairs <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351168\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351168\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351168\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351168\" id=\"351168\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351168\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head9 \" data-quiz-id=\"351169\" id=\"question_head9\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 9<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351169\" class=\"post-351169 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n Consider the following statements regarding the decline of major southern powers in the late 18th century: <br>1.\tThe Nizam of Hyderabad was weakened primarily due to the constant pressure and demand for Chauth by the Marathas. <br>2.\tThe state of Mysore, under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, was unique in its rapid military and diplomatic modernization, largely insulated from internal noble revolts. <br>3.\tThe Carnatic region was one of the first major regional states to fall completely under European control due to British and French intervention in its internal succession disputes. <br>Which of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only8807\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only8807\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351169[]\" data-radio=\"351169\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only8807\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only8807\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351169[]\" data-radio=\"351169\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only8807\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only8807\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351169[]\" data-radio=\"351169\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 38807\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 38807\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351169[]\" data-radio=\"351169\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351169\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351169\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"351169\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_351169\" id=\"351169\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"351169\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head10 \" data-quiz-id=\"351170\" id=\"question_head10\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 10<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-351170\" class=\"post-351170 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the emergence of the modern state of Travancore under Maharaja Marthanda Varma (c. 1729\u20131758), consider the following statements: <br>1.\tHe decisively defeated the Dutch East India Company forces at the Battle of Colachel (1741), effectively ending the Dutch political and economic influence in the Malabar coast. <br>2.\tHe instituted the practice of Thrippadidanam, dedicating his kingdom to the deity Sree Padmanabha, making himself and his successors the Padmanabhadasa (Servants of the Lord). <br>3.\tTo finance his centralized state and modernized army, he abolished the royal monopoly on key commodities like pepper and instead focused solely on land revenue. <br>How many of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only one8035\">\r\n <input id = \"Only one8035\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_351170[]\" data-radio=\"351170\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>Only one <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only two8035\">\r\n <input id = \"Only two8035\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_351170[]\" data-radio=\"351170\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>Only two <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"All three8035\">\r\n <input id = \"All three8035\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_351170[]\" data-radio=\"351170\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>All three <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"None8035\">\r\n <input id = \"None8035\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_351170[]\" data-radio=\"351170\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>None <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"351170\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"351170\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" 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12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@keyframes sp-anime{\r\n 100%{\r\n transform:rotate(360deg);\r\n}\r\n}\r\n.is-hide{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n}\r\ndiv#question_navigation_area .owl-dots{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\ndiv#question_navigation_area .owl-nav button{\r\n background:transparent !important;\r\n color:#000 !important;\r\n font-size:20px !important;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n <style>\r\n .right-col-quiz,.wp_basic_quiz_answer,.left-col-quiz,.wp_basic_quiz_answer,.ays_unmarked,#Quiz_res,.loader,.marked-text{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n .ays_unmarked.unmark_reviewed,.wp_hidequestion_button,.next_previw_btn .removeAnswer{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n \n<p>For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. <strong>Best UPSC institute In Delhi,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/prelims-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here,<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 3 December Rajput, South India, and Travancore Dynasties For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; click here,&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/question\/with-reference-to-the-emergence-of-the-modern-state-of-travancore-under-maharaja-marthanda-varma-c-1729-1758-consider-the-following-statements-1-he-decisively-defeated-the-dutch-east-ind\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">With reference to the emergence of the modern state of Travancore under Maharaja Marthanda Varma (c. 1729\u20131758), consider the following statements: <br \/>1.\tHe decisively defeated the Dutch East India Company forces at the Battle of Colachel (1741), effectively ending the Dutch political and economic influence in the Malabar coast. <br \/>2.\tHe instituted the practice of Thrippadidanam, dedicating his kingdom to the deity Sree Padmanabha, making himself and his successors the Padmanabhadasa (Servants of the Lord). <br \/>3.\tTo finance his centralized state and modernized army, he abolished the royal monopoly on key commodities like pepper and instead focused solely on land revenue. <br \/>How many of the statements given above are correct?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-351160","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prelims-marathon","category-public","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=351160"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351160\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=351160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=351160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=351160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}