Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Capital of Tipu Sultan was?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Seringapatam

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Seringapatam”.
The capital of Tipu Sultan was Seringapatam (also known as Srirangapatnam).

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