Prelims 2021 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 48
With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?<br/>1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.<br/>2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire.<br/>3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
2 only
1. Incorrect. The Nawabship/Nizamat of Arcot (Carnatic) was created by the Mughal Empire as the Carnatic subah under the Deccan viceroyalty; it was not something that 'emerged out of Hyderabad State' in the usual historical sense. Hyderabad later exercised influence/suzerainty, but Arcot is not treated as having originated from Hyderabad State.
2. Correct. The Mysore Kingdom rose from the post-Vijayanagara political order; the Wodeyars were initially subordinate to Vijayanagara and became independent as it declined.
3. Incorrect. Rohilkhand was established by Rohilla Afghan chiefs in the Katehar region of north India, not from territories conquered by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
Therefore, statement 2 only is correct.