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What event marked the beginning of the Vellore Revolt in 1806?
What event marked the beginning of the Vellore Revolt in 1806?
- The Treaty of 1801 with the Nawab of Arcot
- The British annexation of Coimbatore in 1799
- The suppression of resistance of Kattabomman in 1799
- Guns booming and Indian sepoys raising their standard of revolt (correct)
Who was the first victim during the Vellore Revolt in 1806?
Who was the first victim during the Vellore Revolt in 1806?
- Lt. Elly
- Major Armstrong
- Colonel MeKerras
- Colonel Fancourt (correct)
Which districts were ceded to the East India Company by the Nawab of Arcot according to the Treaty of 1801?
Which districts were ceded to the East India Company by the Nawab of Arcot according to the Treaty of 1801?
- Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Madurai
- North Arcot, South Arcot, Madurai (correct)
- North Arcot, South Arcot, Tiruchirappalli
- Salem, Dindigul, Coimbatore
Who was the Raja who gave up his sovereign rights over Thanjavur to the English in 1799?
Who was the Raja who gave up his sovereign rights over Thanjavur to the English in 1799?
Which resistance leaders were suppressed before charging the Nawab of Arcot with disloyalty?
Which resistance leaders were suppressed before charging the Nawab of Arcot with disloyalty?
What was the status of the Raja of Thanjavur reduced to in 1798?
What was the status of the Raja of Thanjavur reduced to in 1798?
Which revenue districts were acquired by the East India Company at the conclusion of the war with Tipu in 1792?
Which revenue districts were acquired by the East India Company at the conclusion of the war with Tipu in 1792?
What did the Raja of Thanjavur transfer to the English in 1799?
What did the Raja of Thanjavur transfer to the English in 1799?
Which officers were killed within an hour or so during the Vellore Revolt?
Which officers were killed within an hour or so during the Vellore Revolt?
Where did the Vellore Revolt take place?
Where did the Vellore Revolt take place?
