Consider the following statements about a ruler king 1 He established a modern army on western lines...........

Ancient and Medival History Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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Consider the following statements about a ruler/king

1. He established a modern army on western lines with the help of European officers.

2. He defeated the Dutch and ended their political power in Kerala.

Based on the given information identify the ruler/king

Mahadji Sindhia

Martanda Varma

Rama Varma

Zamorin king of Calicut

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Explanation:

Second option is correct.
The kingdom of Travancore rose into prominence after 1729 under King Martanda Varma, one of the leading statesmen of the 18th century. He combined rare foresight and strong determination with courage and daring. He subdued the feudatories, conquered Quilon and Elayadam, and defeated the Dutch and thus ended their political power in Kerala,
Martanda Varma organized a strong army on the western model with the help of European officers and armed it with modern weapons. He also constructed a modern arsenal.