With reference to Mysore state in 18th century, consider the following statements: 1. Tipu Sultan had inserted his own name in Friday sermons at mosque instead of Mughal Emperor 2. Tipu Sultan had introduced sericulture in Mysore. 3. The Sringeri Letter revealed Tipu as an Intolerant leader in religious policies Which of the above Statements is/are correct?

● Statement 1 is Correct: Tipu Sultan had inserted his own name in the Khutba (Friday Sermons at the Mosque) as sultan-i-din (prince of the faith) instead of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam. He even issued a new calendar. ● Statement 2 is Correct: Tipu sultan was highly committed to the development of the economy o and took measures for economic prosperity of Mysore. One of them was improvement in Agriculture. He had given loan and subsidies to the farmers and provided the benefit of land revenue exemption. Tipu also promoted animal husbandry, horticulture, and other branches of agriculture. He being fully aware of the benefits of sericulture introduced it in Mysore. He was also a pioneer of Organic Farming. ● Statement 3 is Incorrect: The Sringeri letters reveal that Tipu was tolerant in his religious policies. According to this letter, he had issued funds for the repair of temples and never interfered with worship in temples situated within the Seringapatam fort. He had also given money for the construction of the Idol of Goddess Sarda in the Sringeri temple