INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the fol1owg rulers of the 18th century introduced new systems of calendar, coinage and weights and measures, organized a disciplined standing army, removed illegally ceases, built up modem arsenal and promoted sericulture and trade?
A
Ranjit Singh
B
Tipu Sultan
C
Mir Qasim
D
Saadat Khan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Tipu sultan was a complex character but innovator and gave a new calendar, new coinage system & new scales of weights & measure. He planted a ‘Tree of Liberty’ at Seringapatam and became a member of a ‘Jacobian Club.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tipu Sultan’s desire to change with the times was symbolized in the Introduction of a new calendar, a new system of coinage, and new scales of weights and measures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abhishek Mishra. Option B Solution: Tipu Sultan was the first indian ruler to apply the western methods to his administration.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tipu Sultan was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. Tipu Sultan was born on 1st December 1751, in Devanahalli, located in present-day Bangalore, Karnataka. Tipu Sultan succeeded his father Hyder Ali as the Ruler of Mysore in December 1782.

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