Question

Who was Veerappa?
A. King
B. Zamindar
C. Peasant
D. Nawab

Answer 1

Hint: He revolted against the heavy taxation as people were not sufficiently able to earn properly. Due to the increase in taxation, it increased the revolts against the British, Nizam and Marathas.

Complete answer:
Karnataka was divided between Nizam, Marathas and the British after they defeated Tipu’s. As Nizam increased the taxation there was no way for peasants which led to revolt.
He was a landowner in Koppal. He started the revolt in the year 1818 by which he built a force for himself and captured the Koppal and Bahadur forts which were built by Hyder Ali almost 40 years ago. British force leads to destroying Veerappa with Nizams. Veerappa fought with them bravely and fought for 5 days in a row and lost his life in the battle with his 500 men. Even though this was a small revolt led by him but it inspired many people in several other regions as a popular revolt.
He was a Zamindar and owned a small land in Koppal. This revolt took place in the year 1818.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note:
 Even though he was a small Zamindar still he fought for his rights and went on a war with just 500 men and lost his life in the battleground. He built his force and captured many forts in the area.