Question

English rule started in Coorg in 1834 after dethroning of the last Haleri King?
A. Viraraja
B.Lingaraja
C. Chikkaviraraja
D. Basavaraja

Answer 1

Hint:Coorg, which is officially known as Kodagu is the most visited and popular hill station of Karnataka. From 1790 – 1834, Coorg remained as a protectorate of British India. In 1834, the then Raja tried to shake off the allegiance to the British. The state was eventually annexed and later became the Coorg Province.

Complete answer:
Let us gather some information about the Haleri (Kodagu) Dynasty:
The Haleri Dynasty king Muddaraj ruled the Kodagu region for about 54 years from 1633 – 1687 initially ruled from the town of Haleri but then moved his capital to Mercara.. The Mudduraja Raja built his capital city Muddurajaja Keri, which is now called Madikeri.Haleri dynasty ruled Coorg from the 17th century with their capital as Bidanuru. The most famous king of the Haleri dynasty was Doddaveerappa.
English rule started in Coorg in the year 1834 after the dethroning of the last Haleri king Chikkaviraraja.
Last Ruler of the Haleri Dynasty:
Chikkavera Rajendra who was the last ruler of the dynasty, there are many local legends who are related to the palace. Some states that the last ruler of the dynasty also sought refuge at Nalknad after the British gained control over Kodagu

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note:Coorg(Kodagu) is the smallest district in Karnataka with lovely natural sceneries. It is the birthplace of the Cauvery river. It is the word “Kudu” that means Hilly place that the word Kodagu has come from. But some also say it has come from the word “Kodamalendu” which means “Steepy Hills and thick Forests”.