Question 1

Mandapathum Vathukkal is associated with the administration of----

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Question 2

Marthanda Varma dedicated Travancore to Padmanabha Swamy in----

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Marthanda Varma dedicated the kingdom of Travancore to the deity Padmanabha Swamy in 1750, an act known as the "Thrippadidanam."

Question 3

With whom did Marthanda varma signed the treaty at Mavelikkara in 1753?

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Marthanda Varma signed the Treaty of Mavelikkara with the Dutch in 1753, effectively ending the Dutch colonial influence in India.

Question 4

Dutch power came to an end in Kerala with the battle of -------

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The battle of Kolachel in 1741 marked the end of Dutch influence in Kerala, showcasing the military prowess of the Travancore ruler Marthanda Varma.

Question 5

Kolachel war broke out in the year--------

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The Battle of Kolachel took place in 1741 between the Kingdom of Travancore and the Dutch East India Company.

Question 6

Who among the following was the Diwan of Dharma Raja?

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Raja Kesavadas was the Diwan of Dharma Raja, Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma, who was the ruler of the Travancore state in India during the late 18th century.

Question 7

Kurichia Revolt was broke out in-----

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Question 8

Who among the following was a leader of Kurichia Revolt ?

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Raman Nambi was a leader of the Kurichia Revolt, which was a tribal uprising against British colonial rule in India.

Question 9

Malabar was ceded to British as per the treaty of------

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The Treaty of Seringapatam (also known as the Treaty of Srirangapatna) in 1792 ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War, resulting in the cession of Malabar to the British by Tipu Sultan.

Question 10

Who built the Palakkad fort?

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The Palakkad Fort in Kerala, India, was built by Hyder Ali, the Sultan of Mysore, in 1766.

Question 11

The sub Collector of North Malabar responsible for the defeat of Pazhassi Raja in 1805

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Question 12

Who was entrusted the civil administration in Malabar by Hyder Ali in 1766?

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Madanna was entrusted with the civil administration in Malabar by Hyder Ali in 1766.

Question 13

Who was appointed as the Mysorean Governor of Malabar by Tipu Sultan?

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Arshadbeg Khan was appointed as the Mysorean Governor of Malabar by Tipu Sultan.

Question 14

Who is often hailed as Kerala Simham?

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Pazhassi Raja is often hailed as Kerala Simham (Lion of Kerala) for his resistance against the British colonialism.

Question 15

Who among the following were the naval admirals of Zamorin's fleet?

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The Kunjali Marakkars served as the naval chiefs of the Zamorin (Samoothiri) of Calicut, known for their naval battles against the Portuguese from the late 15th to the early 16th century.

Question 16

Who was responsible for the suppression of oligarchy in Travancore?

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Marthanda Varma was responsible for the suppression of the oligarchy in Travancore. He centralized power and established a strong monarchy, diminishing the influence of the Nair nobility and other local chieftains.

Question 17

Kovilakathum Vathukkal is associated with---------- administration

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Question 18

Thrissur Pooram is considered to be started by----

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Thrissur Pooram, a major Hindu festival, was started by Shakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Cochin, in the late 18th century. He unified the 10 temples situated around Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur and organized the celebration of Thrissur Pooram as a mass festival.

Question 19

With whom did Veluthampi entered into secret alliance for defeating the British?

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Veluthampi entered into a secret alliance with Paliyath Achan to resist and defeat the British forces.

Question 20

Dutch Governor associated with the book 'Hortus Malabaricus'

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Van Rheede was the Dutch Governor of Malabar who initiated and supervised the compilation of 'Hortus Malabaricus', a comprehensive treatise on the medicinal properties of plants in the Malabar region.

Quiz 2: Administration and Events in Kerala