Q. 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.

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 3 only

Answer: (b) 2 only

Notes:
  • The Nizamat of Arcot (also called the Carnatic Nawabdom) did not emerge from the Hyderabad state.
    • Arcot was initially part of the Mughal Empire and came under the Nawab of the Carnatic. Later, with the weakening of Mughal authority, the Nawab of Arcot established an independent rule.
    • However, Hyderabad was formed in 1724 when Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I declared independence from the Mughal Empire, but Arcot was separate from Hyderabad and ruled by its own Nawab.
  • The Kingdom of Mysore was founded by the Wodeyars in the 15th century, initially as a vassal state under the Vijayanagara Empire.
    • After the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire following the Battle of Talikota (1565), Mysore emerged as an independent kingdom and expanded its influence, particularly under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
  • Rohilkhand was founded by Afghan chiefs, led by Daud Khan in the early 18th century.
    • Though Ahmad Shah Durrani (Abdali) invaded India multiple times, he did not establish Rohilkhand.
    • Instead, the Rohilla Afghans formed the kingdom independently from Mughal territories in the Awadh region (modern Uttar Pradesh). Durrani did, however, have some alliances with the Rohillas during his campaigns.