Maruthu Brothers' Rebellion: The First Cry Against British Rule Quiz

1. Who were the Maruthu brothers?

• A. Kings of Kanyakumari
• B. Rulers of Sivagangai
• C. British officers
• D. French allies

2. Who handed over the collection of taxes and ruling rights to the British, causing the Maruthu brothers to protest?

• A. Tipu Sultan
• B. Nawab of Arcot, Mohammed Ali
• C. Hyder Ali
• D. Raja of Travancore

3. Where did the Maruthu brothers display their proclamation?

• A. Tiruchirappalli Fort and Sri Rangam Temple
• B. Madurai Meenakshi Temple
• C. Mysore Palace
• D. British Headquarters

4. Where did the Maruthu brothers take refuge after fleeing Sivagangai?

• A. Mysore
• B. Virupakshi
• C. Coimbatore
• D. Madurai

5. Who led the British forces against the Maruthu brothers?

• A. Lord Cornwallis
• B. Lt. Colonel Agnew
• C. Sir Arthur Wellesley
• D. General Harris

6. What was the significant impact of the Maruthu brothers' rebellion?

• A. Immediate independence
• B. Inspired later generations to fight against British rule
• C. Establishment of a new kingdom
• D. Alliance with French forces

7. Who was the king of Sivagangai when the Maruthu brothers served as close aides?

• A. Muthuvadaganatha Thevar
• B. Tipu Sultan
• C. Hyder Ali
• D. Krishnaappa Nayak

8. How did the British retaliate after the proclamation of 1801?

• A. By granting independence
• B. By negotiating peace
• C. By waging war and capturing the Maruthu brothers
• D. By withdrawing from Tamil Nadu

9. Where were the Maruthu brothers executed?

• A. Panchalankurichi
• B. Tiruppathur
• C. Madurai
• D. Thanjavur

10. Which rebellion is considered the first war of independence in South India?

• A. Vellore Mutiny
• B. Sepoy Mutiny
• C. South Indian Rebellion
• D. Carnatic Wars