Which of the following statements regarding Tipu Sultan is/are correct...
• Both statements are correct
Tipu Sultan
• Tipu Sultan was born in November 1750 to Haidar Ali and Fatima. A well-educated man, he could freely converse in Arabic, Persian, Kanada, and Urdu.
• Tipu was a great warrior (he was known as the ‘Tiger of Mysore’) and gave maximum care to the raising and maintenance of an efficient military force. He organized his army on the European model with Persian words of command.
• Tipu was a patron of science and technology. He is credited as the ‘pioneer of rocket technology’ in India. He wrote a military manual explaining the operation of rockets. He was also a pioneer in introducing sericulture to the Mysore State.
• Tipu was a great lover of democracy and a great diplomat. He gave his support to the French soldiers at Seringapatam in setting up a Jacobin Club in 1797. Tipu himself became a member of the Jacobin Club and allowed himself to be called Citizen Tipu. He planted the Tree of Liberty at Seringapatam.
• He is also credited with beginning capitalist development at a time when feudalism was prevalent.
Which of the following statements regarding Tipu Sultan is/are correct...
Introduction:
Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore, was a ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in South India. He is known for his resistance against the British East India Company during the late 18th century.
Statement 1: He organized his army on the European model with Persian words of command.
Tipu Sultan modernized his army and organized it on the European model. He introduced reforms in recruitment, training, and organization of his forces. He equipped his soldiers with modern weaponry, including rockets, and established a well-structured artillery corps. The use of European military techniques allowed him to effectively resist the British forces.
Statement 2: He became a member of Jacobin Club and also planted a Tree of Liberty at Seringapatam.
Tipu Sultan was not a member of the Jacobin Club. The Jacobin Club was a political club during the French Revolution, and there is no historical evidence to suggest that Tipu Sultan was associated with it. Similarly, there is no evidence to support the claim that he planted a Tree of Liberty at Seringapatam.
Conclusion:
Based on the above explanation, it can be concluded that only Statement 1 is correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - Both 1 and 2.