With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State. 2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire. 3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 and 2
Correct Answer
B
2 only
C
2 and 3
D
3 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct because the Nizamat of Arcot was established as a subordinate viceroyalty under the Nizam of Hyderabad, while the Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore asserted independence following the disintegration of the Vijayanagara Empire. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Rohilkhand Kingdom was carved out of the declining Mughal Empire by Ali Muhammad Khan in the 1720s, predating the major invasions of Ahmad Shah Durrani. The core concept tested is the political fragmentation of India and the emergence of "successor states" following the decline of the Mughal and Vijayanagara Empires.
Modern Indian HistoryEmergence of Regional KingdomsIndian historyNizamat of ArcotHyderabad StateMysore KingdomVijayanagara EmpireRohilkhand KingdomAhmad Shah DurraniEmergenceTerritories