Haidar Ali established a modern arsenal in 1755 with the help of French experts at ........

Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

Haidar Ali established a modern arsenal in 1755, with the help of French experts at :

Sir Rangapattanam

Arkot

Dindigal

Mangalore

- Haidar Ali, the ruler of Mysore, established a modern arsenal to strengthen his army.

- He sought help from French experts to build this arsenal and update his weapons.

- The location he chose for this modern arsenal in 1755 was Dindigal (now called Dindigul), in Tamil Nadu.

- Option 1: Srirangapattana – This was Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan's capital later, but not the site of the first arsenal.

- Option 2: Arcot – Important in South Indian history, but not linked to Haidar Ali’s arsenal.

- Option 3: Dindigal – This is the correct answer; the arsenal was established here.

- Option 4: Mangalore – Important port city, but not where the arsenal was set up.

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