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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2017 — General Studies · Question 51 of 200

Q51
Indian National MovementEarly Uprisings & Revolt of 1857
Dewan Velu Thampi's rebellion against the British took place in the Indian state of
  1. a.Awadh
  2. b.Kashmir
  3. c.Travancore
  4. d.Mysore

Answer: (C) Travancore

Velu Thampi Dalawa, Dewan of Travancore, led a rebellion against British paramountcy in 1808-09, one of the earliest major armed resistances to Company rule.