alleryStart learning →Hyder Ali's rise to power began in:
AMerchant banking
BReligious leadership
CMilitary service
DLand-revenue collection
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Military service
Hyder Ali had been a cavalry commander before acquiring effective control of Mysore.
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