Q1: Who is the main character in the story?
Ans: Rani Abbakka, the queen of Ullal.
Q2: Who demanded tribute from Ullal?
Ans: The Portuguese.
Q3: How did Rani Abbakka respond to the Portuguese envoy’s demand?
Ans: She refused to pay tribute, declaring Ullal sovereign.
Q4: What was Rani Abbakka’s plan after her coronation?
Ans: To resist the Portuguese and fight for Ullal’s independence.
Q5: Who was Rani Abbakka’s husband?
Ans: Veera Narasimha, the king of Bangadi.
Q6: Why was Veera Narasimha worried about Abbakka’s plan?
Ans: He feared it would anger the Portuguese and endanger his kingdom.
Q7: What did Veera Narasimha do to stop Abbakka?
Ans: Ordered his soldiers to stop her.
Q8: Who did Rani Abbakka reach out to for support?
Ans: Local rajas (kings).
Q9: What did Abbakka order to strengthen Ullal?
Ans: The building of merchant ships.
Q10: Who did Abbakka form an alliance with?
Ans: The Zamorin of Kozhikode.
Q11: How long did the battle for Ullal last?
Ans: Four days.
Q12: What happened to the Portuguese after the battle?
Ans: They were defeated and retreated.
Q13: What did Abbakka do after defeating the Portuguese?
Ans: Attacked their fort.
Q14: What is one moral of the story?
Ans: Courage and determination can lead to victory against strong enemies.
Q15: How did Abbakka’s victory affect other Indian rulers?
Ans: It inspired them to resist foreign powers.