Which visionary ruler of Travancore famously defeated the Dutch East India Company at the Battle of Colachel in 1741 CE? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which visionary ruler of Travancore famously defeated the Dutch East India Company at the Battle of Colachel in 1741 CE?
A. Rama Varma
B. Swathi Thirunal
C. Dharma Raja
D. Martanda Varma
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Maharaja Martanda Varma modernized his army and crushed the Dutch forces at Colachel, effectively ending Dutch colonial ambitions in South India.
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