Mysore History Quiz

Mysuru Kingdom

• Ruled Mysuru from 1761 to 1799 under Hyder Ali and his son Tippu Sultan
• Tippu Sultan died in a war against the British in 1799
• British handed over the administration back to Wodeyars
• British took over the administration again in 1831 due to weak administration
• Administration was given back to Wodeyars in 1881
• Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV undertook people-friendly developmental measures in the early 20th century
• Focus was on education, culture, and irrigation under Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV

Kodagu Dynasty

• Ruled by Haleri Dynasty from the 17th century
• Bidanuru was their capital
• Doddaveerappa is the most famous king of this dynasty
• Chikkaveeraraja was the last ruler, who was weak, allowing British to take over the administration
• Kodagu remained an independent state after Indian independence and was integrated into Mysuru State in 1956

Kalaburagi Division

• Manyaketa, the capital city of Rashtrakutas, is the present-day Malakheda of Kalaburagi district
• Kalayana Chalukyas ruled over this area, with Basavakalyana as their capital city
• Hampi of Vijayanagara was the capital city of Vijayanagara Kings
• Historic Vachana movement led by Basavanna took place in Basavakalyana
• Kalaburagi was the capital of Bahamani Kings and later came under the rule of Hyderabad Nizam
• Kalaburagi became part of Karnataka state in 1956

Palegaras and British Rule

• Palegaras became powerful after the decline of Vijayanagara and Bahamani sultans
• Palegaras of Harapanahalli, Sandur, Jarimale, and Surapura are well-known
• Venkatappa Nayaka of Surapura waged war against the British but was captured and imprisoned
• British gifted Surapura to Hyderabad Nizam
• Bidar, Kalaburagi, and Raichur became part of Hyderabad Nizam's state

Belagavi Division

• Area was ruled by Mauryas and Shatavahanas
• Banavasi was the capital of Kadambas
• Badami, the capital of Chalukyas, is in this division
• Famous temples are in Pattadakallu, Badami, and Aihole
• Badami caves have wonderful idols
• Basavanabagevadi and Kudalasangama were centers of Vachana movement
• Final abode of Basavanna, the leader of Vachana Movement, is in Kudalasangama

Freedom Movement

• Rani Chennamma of Kittur fought against the British in 1824
• Sangolli Rayanna's struggle is an unforgettable one
• National Convention of Indian National Congress was held at Belagavi under the presidency of Mahatma Gandhi in 1924
• Tax denial movement took place in Uttara Kannada district