Who among the following invented the powerloom that revolutionised the cotton textile industry?

Consider the following statements about Rashtrakuta kings.

1. They were ardent patrons of Shaivism and did not support other forms of religion.

2. They promoted only Sanskrit scholars and gave them large at grants.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Subsidiary Alliance was a system devised by

Which of the following statements about the first act of the Revolt of 1857 is/are true?

1. It occurred in Meerut when two sepoys stole a superior officer's rifle.

2. It began when the Rani of Jhansi declared war on the British.

3. It began when Mangal Pandey fired at a European officer in Meerut.

4. It began when Mangal Pandey fired at a European officer in Barrackpore.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.