Question

The Dutch were defeated by Marthanda Varma Travancore Kingdom in the battle of :

• A. Kolachel
• B. Plassey
• C. Panipat
• D. Buxar

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Kolachel

The Dutch

• The Dutch were another European force who reached India following the Portuguese.

• Kochi and Kollam were the chief trade centres of the Dutch.

• Van Rheede, a Dutch Governor initiated the compilation of 'Hortus Malabaricus', a book on the medicinal plants of Kerala, with the help of Itti Achuthan Vaidyar.

• The Dutch fought with Marthanda Varma, the King of Travancore following the disputes over trade.

• The Dutch were defeated in the Battle of Kolachel in 1741 and lost their ground in India.

• The Dutch were also called 'Lanthans'.