Q11. The capital of Tipu Sultan’s kingdom Mysore was

 (a) Arcot

 (b) Seringapatam

 (c) Mysuru

 (d) Bangalore

The correct Answer: (b) Seringapatam

The correct answer is Seringapatam (also spelled Srirangapatna), which was the capital of Tipu Sultan’s kingdom of Mysore.

Background:

• Seringapatam was not only the political capital but also a strong military fort and an important cultural and religious center.
• Tipu Sultan, who ruled from 1782 to 1799, made Seringapatam the hub of his resistance against British expansion in South India.

Importance of Seringapatam:

1. It was heavily fortified and served as a secure base for Tipu Sultan’s army.
2. It became the center of trade, where Tipu promoted silk, spices, and other industries.
3. The city housed modern weapons factories and was one of the earliest centers in India where rockets were developed for warfare.
4. The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799) was fought here, during which Tipu Sultan died defending his capital.

The fall of Seringapatam in 1799 marked the end of Tipu Sultan’s rule and a decisive victory for the British. It paved the way for British dominance in South India and remains a landmark event in Indian history.