Question

25. Discuss the Surapura rebellion in brief​

Answer 1

Answer:

The British interfered in the affairs of Surapura. In 1842, they appointed Medes Taylor as their political agent and gained proxy power over Surapura. In 1857, it came to the notice of government that the representatives of Nana Saheba were present in Surapura. ... The British army captured Surapura in 1858

Answer 2

Answer:

Surapura is at fifty kilometers from the present day Yadgir. Venkatappa Nayaka came to throne at an early age. His ascendance to throne was opposed by Krishna Nayaka’s brother Peddanayaka. This resulted in internal struggles. The British interfered in the affairs of Surapura. In 1842, they appointed Medes Taylor as their political agent and gained proxy power over Surapura. In 1857, it came to the notice of government that the representatives of Nana Saheba were present in Surapura. The British appointed an officer named Campbell to report on the various activities of the King. The officer submitted a report to the resident of Hyderabad that the King is involved in misadministration. The British army captured Surapura in 1858. The war continued, there are confusions regarding Venkatappa Nayaka’s end.