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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Velu Thampi led a revolt against the British in state of
A
Travancore
B
Baroda
C
Hyderabad
D
Mysore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thampi Chempakaraman Velayudhan, popularly known as Velu Thampi, was the Dalawa (the equivalent of Prime Minister in modern times) of the Kingdom of Travancore who led an insurrection against the British East India Company in the early 18th century.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Travancore. Velayudhan Chempakaraman Thampi (popularly known as Velu Thampi) was the Dalawa or Prime Minister of the Indian kingdom of Travancore.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Revolt of Dewan Velu Thambi, 1808-1809.

Detailed explanation-4: -Velu Thampi Dalawa and the Paliath Achan, Govindan Menon, met and decided on the extirpation of the British Resident and end of British supremacy in their respective states.

Detailed explanation-5: -The people of Travancore led by the Travancore State Congress decided to hold a public demonstration. The Dewan of Travancore using his discretionary powers suppressed the agitation in August 1938. This gave birth to a Civil Disobedience Movement, the first of its kind in Kerala.

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