Explain wodeyars of mysore chapter plz
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8th Aug, 2026
The Wodeyar dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Mysore for several centuries. The dynasty was founded by Yaduraya Wodeyar in 1399. Initially, the Wodeyars were feudatories of the Vijayanagara Empire. After the decline of Vijayanagara, Mysore became an independent kingdom under their rule.
Important points:
- Founder: Yaduraya Wodeyar
- Beginning of rule: 1399
- Capital: Mysore; later Srirangapatna became an important centre.
- Raja Wodeyar I greatly expanded the power of Mysore.
- Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar was another important ruler who strengthened the administration and expanded the kingdom.
- In the 18th century, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan became the real powers in Mysore, while the Wodeyars had limited authority.
- After Tipu Sultan's defeat and death in 1799, the British restored the Wodeyars to the Mysore throne.
Under the later Wodeyars, Mysore became known for education, industries, infrastructure, art, music and administration.
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