Question
Consider the following statements with reference to
Tipu Sultan: 1. He was killed defending his capital Seringapatam in the Fourth Anglo Mysore War. 2. Fathul Mujahidin is a military manual that was written by Tipu Sultan. 3. He was credited as the pioneer of rocket technology in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Solution
● Statement 1 is correct: Born in November 1750, Tipu Sultan was Haidar Ali’s son and a great warrior also known as the Tiger of Mysore. He was a well-educated man fluent in Arabic, Persian, Kanarese and Urdu. He fought the four Anglo-Mysore War (1767-69) and was killed defending his capital Seringapatam in the Fourth Anglo Mysore War. ● Statement 2 is incorrect: Fathul Mujahidin is a military manual that was written by Zainul Abedin Shustari at the instruction of Tipu Sultan. ● Statement 3 is correct: Tipu reorganized his army along European lines, using new technology, including what is considered the first war rocket also known as Mysorean rockets during the Anglo-Mysore Wars. Thus, a a patron of science and technology, he is credited as the ‘pioneer of rocket technology’ in India. Tipu was a great lover of democracy and a great diplomat who gave his support to the French soldiers at Seringapatam in setting up a Jacobin Club in 1797. Tipu himself became a member of the Jacobin Club and allowed himself to be called Citizen Tipu. He planted the Tree of Liberty at Seringapatam.
How many Indian institutes and universities made it to the QS Sustainable Ranking 2023 list?
The Chinese traveller Huien Tsang visited India during which king’s rule?
As of 2023, how many Small Finance Banks are there in India that provide lending facilities to SMEs and MSMEs, small industries, small businesses, unor...
Right to privacy as a Fundamental Right is implied in ________.
Consider the following statements regarding festivals and fairs in India.
1. The highlight of the Pooram festival held at Trichur in Kerala is...
During the inauguration of Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, the Prime Minister of India released special G20 postage stamps and coins. What...
Consider the following statements regarding the Principle of Centrifugation.
1. As per the principle, the lighter particles are forced to the b...
The most commonly used semiconductor element is ________.
Which of the following is NOT a type of animal tissue?
Who among the following is seventh Siikh guru?