Question

Assertion (A): Puli Thevar tried to get the support of Hyder Ali and the French.

Reason (R): Hyder Ali could not help Puli Thevar as he was already in a serious conflict with the Marathas.

Options

• Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

• Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

• (A) is wrong and (R) is correct. 

Answer 1

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Explanation:

• Puli Thevar, a Palayakkarar (Poligar) of Tamil Nadu, was one of the earliest freedom fighters who resisted British and Nawab rule in South India.
• He sought the support of Hyder Ali and the French to strengthen his fight against the British and the Nawab of Arcot.
• However, Hyder Ali was unable to assist Puli Thevar because he was already engaged in a serious conflict with the Marathas, which prevented him from providing help.
• Since Hyder Ali's conflict with the Marathas explains why he couldn't support Puli Thevar, (R) is the correct explanation of (A).