Class 7 Wodeyars of Mysuru
I. Fill in the blanks:
1. Srirangapatna was the capital of early Mysuru Wodeyars.
2. After the second Anglo Mysuru War British and Tippu signed Mangaluru treaty.
3. Tippu Sultan was famous as Tiger of Mysuru.
4. Poornaiah was Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar’s Diwan.
5. Legislative Assembly started in the year 1907 at Mysuru state.
6. Gandhiji described Mysuru State as Ramarajya
7. Sir M. Vishveswaraiah was the first Kannadiga to get Bharath Rathna award.
8. Irwin canal was built by Dewan Sir Mirza Ismail.
II. Answer the following in a sentence each:
1. Who established Attara Kacheri?
Ans: Chikkadevaraya opened ‘Attar Kaheri’.
2. Where is Dariya Doulath?
Ans: Dariya Doulath is in Srirangapatna.
3. Where is Lalbagh? Who started this?
Ans: Lalbhag is in Bangalore. Hyder Ali started this.
4. Who came to power after Tippu’s death?
Ans: Krishnaraja Wodeyar III came to power after Tippu’s death.
5. Why was the administration of commissioners introduced?
Ans: As the British felt that Krishnaraja Wodeyar III did not properly suppress
the revolt of Bidnauru of Shivamogga, they dethroned the king and brought the
administration of Mysuru under a commissioner.
6. Name the important commissioners of Mysuru.
Ans: Mark Cubbon and Louis Bentham Bowring were the important commissioners of
Mysuru.
7. What is Punaradana?
Ans: In 1881, the British handed over the administration of the state again to
Chamaraja Wodeyar X. This is called Punardana.
8. When did Praja Prathinidhi Sabhe came into existence?
Ans: In 1881, the ‘People’s Representative Assembly’ come into existence.
9. Where is Kannada Sahithya Parishad? When was it established?
Ans: Kannada Sahithya Parishad is in Bengaluru. It was established in the year
1915.
10. Who led the Palace Protest?
Ans: After the declaration of Indian Independence, a Sathyagraha started in
front of the palace pressing for the inclusion of Mysuru state in the Indian
Federation under the leadership of K.C. Reddy.
III. Discuss in groups and answer:
1. What are the achievements of Hyder Ali?
Ans: a) Though he was illiterate, he knew many languages including Kannada.
b) He extended the kingdom Mysuru considerably.
c) He was a brave soldier and an efficient administrator.
d) He established the beautiful Lalbagh garden in Bengaluru.
2. Write a note on the results of the Third Anglo Mysuru War?
Ans: a) In the third Anglo – Mysuru war, the Britishers laid siege to the
capital city of Tippu’s Srirangapatna.
b) Tippu had to sign a peace treaty with the British.
c) As per the peace treaty, Tippu had to surrender half his kingdom to the British and had to pay 330 lakh as compensation
d) Two of his sons were taken as hostages until the compensation was paid.
3. What are the achievements of Tippu Sultan?
Ans: a) Tippu Was aware of the latest achievements in science and technology.
b) He had a very good library.
c) He built Bengaluru palace and a summer palace in Srirangapatna. (DariyaDoulath)
d) He popularized sericulture in the state.
e) He modernized his army with the help of the French.
f) He moulded guns in Srirangapatna.
g) Mastering the technique of launching rockets was his uniqueness.
h) Tippu sanctioned grants to many Hindu temples and gave gifts to Shringeri Math.
i) The tomb of Hyder Ali and the Jumma Masjid was great constructions finished by Tippu.
j) He established royal mints at Srirangapatna and Mysuru.
4. List the achievements of Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar.
Ans: a) He was a visionary and had a soft corner for the welfare of the
downtrodden.
b) He gave 371 acres of land and five lakh rupees grants to J.N.Tata to start a science institution in Bengaluru.
c) In 1907 the Legislative Assembly was established.
d) He built KRS Dam and developed agriculture in the state.
e) He completed Mysuru palace in 1910.
f) The Mysuru Economic Conference was started in 1911.
g) He passed the order that the backward class should get special representation in Government service.
h) He gave voting power to women for the first time.
5. What are the achievements of Sir M.Vishveshwaraiah?
Ans: a) He started ‘Sandalwood factory at Mysuru.
b) He also started a Soap factory, a Central industrial workshop, leather processing, and metal factories in Bengaluru.
c) In order to provide impetus to trade and commerce, the Mysuru Chamber of Commerce and Industries was started at Bengaluru.
d) Mysuru Bank was started in 1913 to provide support to the growth of industries.
e) He made primary education compulsory and gave importance to technical education.
f) He established the agricultural school at Hebbal.
g) The University of Mysuru was established in 1916.
h) Kannada Sahitya Parishad was established in the year 1915.
i) The construction of KRS dam Continued & completed in 1932.
j) The railway lines between Mysuru and Arasikere, Bowringpete, & Kolar were laid.
IV. Match the following:
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1. Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar |
Navakoti Narayana |
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2. Tippu Sultan |
Tiger of Mysore |
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3. Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar |
Rajarshi |
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4. Sir M. Vishveshwaraiah |
Bharatha Rathna |
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5. Jayachandramaraja Wodeyar |
First Governor |
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