Civil Services Examination · Question 48
With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State. 2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire. 3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Answer: (A) 1 and 2
Explanation
The Nawab of Arcot (Carnatic) was originally a deputy of the Nizam of Hyderabad, and the Wodeyars of Mysore were Vijayanagara feudatories. Rohilkhand was carved out by Ali Muhammad Khan from Mughal territory, not Durrani-occupied lands.