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With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.
- The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijaynagara Empire.
- Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
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Answer: Option 2 — 2 Only
This question tests knowledge about the emergence of various provincial kingdoms in Indian history. Only statement 2 is correct, as the Mysore Kingdom indeed emerged from the Vijayanagara Empire after its fall in 1565.
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Nizamat of Arcot (Carnatic) was established by Aurangzeb as a subdivision under the Deccan Subedar. While it was administratively under the Nizam of Hyderabad, it did not emerge out of Hyderabad State; rather, both were Mughal administrative units.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: The Mysore Kingdom emerged from the Vijayanagara Empire. After the Battle of Talikota (1565), the Wodeyar dynasty, which had been subordinate chiefs under Vijayanagara, established their independent kingdom at Mysore.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed by Rohilla Afghans who migrated to India in the 18th century. Ali Muhammad Khan established this kingdom by taking advantage of the power vacuum following Nadir Shah's invasion (1739), not from territories directly occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
📝 Short Notes: Successor States of Mughal and Vijayanagara Empires
| Kingdom/State | Origin/Parent State | Founder/Dynasty | Key Facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mysore Kingdom | Vijayanagara Empire | Wodeyar Dynasty (1399) | Became independent after 1565; Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan later ruled (1761-1799) |
| Nizamat of Arcot (Carnatic) | Mughal Deccan Province | Established by Aurangzeb (1692) | Legal dependency of Nizam of Hyderabad; capital at Arcot |
| Rohilkhand | Afghan Migration | Ali Muhammad Khan (1721) | Formed after Nadir Shah's invasion; located in present-day Uttar Pradesh |
| Hyderabad State | Mughal Empire | Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I (1724) | Independent after Mughal decline; largest princely state |
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