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Statewise GK · Q211

Tamil Nadu GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 211

Q211

Which British commander captured the Poligar of Panchalankurichi, Virapandya Kattabomman and hanged him _____

A.
Lt. Maclean
B.
Col. Macaulay
C.
Major Banermann
Answer
D.
Col. Agnew

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
He was captured by the British with the help of the ruler of the kingdom of Pudukottai, Vijaya Raghunatha Tondaiman, and at the age of 39 he was hanged at Kayathar on 16 October 1799.