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Who planted, “Tree of Liberty” in Mysore ?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Chikka Devaraja Wadiyar
  2. Krishnaraja Wadiyar
  3. Tipu Sultan
  4. Hyder Ali

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tipu Sultan

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C. Tipu Sultan 📚 Explanation: Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, planted the 'Tree of Liberty' at his capital, Seringapatnam, in 1794. He was an admirer of the French Revolution and its goals of liberty and equality. He also became a member of the Jacobin Club, a radical political group from France. This act showed his modern political outlook and his defiance against British rule in India.