Who among the following was inspired by the ideals of the French Revolution?

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  1. Tipu Sultan
  2. Aurobindo Gosh
  3. Annie Besant
  4. Badruddin Tyabji

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Option 1 : Tipu Sultan
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The correct answer is Tipu Sultan.

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  • Tipu Sultan was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore.
    • He is also called the Tiger of Mysore.
    • Pioneer of rocket artillery in India.
    • Tipu Sultan was inspired by the ideals of the French Revolution.
    • The military manual Fathul Mujahidin was commissioned by him.
    • French commander-in-chief Napoleon Bonaparte sought an alliance with Tipu Sultan.
    • He was killed on 4 May 1799 while defending his fort of Seringapatam.
    • Raja Ram Mohan Roy was also inspired by the ideas coming from revolutionary France.

Additional Information

Aurobindo Gosh
  • Indian nationalist.
  • Associated with the Anushilan Samiti.
  • Founder of Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
  • Notable works:
    • The Life Divine.
    • Synthesis of Yoga.
    • Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol.
Annie Besant
  • British socialist and women's rights activist.
  • First woman President of Indian National Congress.
  • Started Home Rule movement at Adayar.
  • Notable works:
    • The Commonweal.
    • New India.
    • Why I Am a Socialist.
    • The Political Status of Women.
Badruddin Tyabji
  • Indian activist during British Raj.
  • He served as the third President of the Indian National Congress.
  • First Muslim President of Indian National Congress.
  • The first Indian to practice as a barrister of the High Court of Bombay.
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