Who was the titular monarch during Hyder Ali's rise?
Krishnaraja Wodeyar II
Tipu Sultan
Shah Alam II
Nizam of Hyderabad
Answer
Krishnaraja Wodeyar II was the titular monarch during Hyder Ali's rise. He was the Maharaja of Mysore from 1734 to 1766. However, his reign was marked by instability and internal conflicts, which allowed Hyder Ali, a military commander, to gain prominence and eventually establish his own dynasty in Mysore.
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