Which of the following was the capital of the kingdom of Tipu Sultan?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Tipu Sultan and Srirangapatna:
Treaty of Srirangapatna (1792): Tipu Sultan was forced to sign this treaty with the British after the Third Anglo-Mysore War, in which he lost half his kingdom.
Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799): During this war, Tipu Sultan attained martyrdom on May 4, 1799, while defending his capital, Srirangapatna.
Jacobin Club: Tipu Sultan planted the 'Tree of Liberty' in Srirangapatna and also became a member of the 'Jacobin Club', inspired by the French Revolution.
Erode: This is a district in Tamil Nadu, famous for the turmeric and textile trade.
Sira: It is located in the Tumkur district of Karnataka and was an important province during the Mughal period.
Chitradurga: It is known for its magnificent fort and was part of the Mysore Kingdom.