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What was the Sanyasi Revolt?

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A revolt from 1763 to 1800 in Eastern India led by Majnum Shah and others, involving dispossessed zamindars and rural poor against British oppression.

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What caused the Sanyasi Revolt?

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Disastrous famine of 1770 and harsh economic conditions imposed by the British.

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What was the result of the Sanyasi Revolt?

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The revolt was suppressed by Warren Hastings, marking the first movement against colonial rule.

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What was the Revolt in Midnapore and Dhalbhum?

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A revolt from 1769 to 1774 led by Damodar Singh and Jagannath Dhal in the Jungle Mahals against the British land revenue system.

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What caused the Revolt in Midnapore and Dhalbhum?

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The introduction of the Permanent Settlement by the British in 1772, leading to the dispossession of zamindars.

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What was the result of the Revolt in Midnapore and Dhalbhum?

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The zamindars sided with the ryots against British revenue officials.

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What was the Revolt of Moamarias?

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A social revolt in Assam from 1769 to 1805 led by disciples of the Mayamara Satra against the Ahom Kings.

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What caused the Revolt of Moamarias?

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Severe weakening of the Ahom kingdom, leading to British colonization.

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What was the result of the Revolt of Moamarias?

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The economy of the kingdom was ruined, and one-half of the population perished.

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What were the Civil Uprisings in Gorakhpur, Bas, and Bahraich?

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A rebellion in 1781 led by zamindars against British revenue farmers.

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What caused the Civil Uprisings in Gorakhpur, Bas, and Bahraich?

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Oppressive revenue demands by British officers.

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What was the result of the Civil Uprisings in Gorakhpur, Bas, and Bahraich?

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The rebellion was suppressed, and the British dismissed the izaradar Hannay.

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What was the Revolt by the Raja of Vizianagaram?

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A revolt in July 1794 led by Ananda Gajapati Raju against British taxation.

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What caused the Revolt by the Raja of Vizianagaram?

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Reduction of zamindari area and increased revenue demands by the British.

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What was the result of the Revolt by the Raja of Vizianagaram?

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The Raja was killed, and the British adopted a conciliatory policy towards his son.

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What was the Poligars’ Revolt?

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A revolt from 1795 to 1805 in Tinneveli against the British control over the Carnatic Provinces.

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What caused the Poligars’ Revolt?

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Resentment over the Nawab of Arcot’s surrender of civil and military administration to the British.

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What was the result of the Poligars’ Revolt?

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The British maintained control over the territories.

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What was the Civil Rebellion in Awadh?

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A rebellion in 1799 led by Wazir Ali Khan against British officials.

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What caused the Civil Rebellion in Awadh?

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Wazir Ali Khan’s actions against British residents and officials.

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What was the result of the Civil Rebellion in Awadh?

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Wazir Ali was extradited and placed in confinement.

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What was the Resistance of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja?

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A resistance from 1797 to 1805 in Malabar against British control.

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What caused the Resistance of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja?

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High taxes imposed by the British and disregard for local governance.

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What was the result of the Resistance of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja?

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Pazhassi Raja died in 1805, but left a legacy of resistance.

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What were the Uprisings in Palamau?
A rebellion from 1800 to 1802 led by Bhukhan Singh against agrarian crises.
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What caused the Uprisings in Palamau?
Crises of agrarian landlordism and feudal systems.
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What was the result of the Uprisings in Palamau?
The insurrection calmed down after Bhukhan Singh's death in 1802.
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What was the Uprising in Bhiwani?
A rebellion in 1809 by Jats against police tax in Haryana.
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What caused the Uprising in Bhiwani?
Imposition of police tax and mistreatment of a woman by police.
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What was the result of the Uprising in Bhiwani?
Suppressed by heavy military deployment.
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What was the Kutch Rebellion?
A rebellion from 1816 to 1832 led by Raja Bharmal against British interference.
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What caused the Kutch Rebellion?
A treaty granting power to the Raja while interfering in internal affairs.
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What was the result of the Kutch Rebellion?
The British maintained control over Kutch despite the rebellion.
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What was the Kutch Rebellion?
The Kutch Rebellion (1816-1832) was led by Raja Bharmal II against British interference in Kutch's internal affairs. The rebellion faced defeat in 1819, and the British adopted a conciliatory approach after extensive military operations failed to control the situation.
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What triggered the Hathras uprising in 1817?
The Hathras uprising was triggered by the English settlement of the Hathras estate with Dayaram, who failed to pay arrears and committed acts of hostility.
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What was the cause of the Paika Rebellion in Odisha?
The Paika Rebellion (1817) was caused by resentment against the East India Company's extortionist land revenue policy and the rise in salt prices due to taxes.
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What was the outcome of the Paika Rebellion?
The rebellion was brutally repressed by 1818, but it succeeded in obtaining large remissions of arrears and reductions in assessments.
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What was the Waghera Rising?
The Waghera Rising (1818-1820) in Gujarat was fueled by local chiefs' resentment against foreign rule and oppressive policies by the Gaekwad of Baroda, leading to armed conflict.
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What was the significance of the Ahom Revolt in 1828?
The Ahom Revolt was significant as it was a response to the British attempt to incorporate the Ahom kingdom into their dominion, leading to a conciliatory approach by the British.
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What were the Moplah Uprisings?
The Moplah Uprisings (1836-1854) were a series of revolts against oppressive landlord practices in Malabar, with the first revolt occurring in 1836.
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What were the main tenets of the Kuka Movement?
The Kuka Movement (1840) aimed for the abolition of caste, discouragement of meat and alcohol consumption, and restoration of Sikh rule over Punjab.
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What caused the Satara Revolt in 1840?
The Satara Revolt was caused by the British deposition of Chhatrapati Pratapsingh in 1839, leading to resentment among the people.
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What was the Gadkari Revolt?
The Gadkari Revolt (1844) was a response to British occupation of lands in Kolhapur, leading to the establishment of a parallel government by the Gadkaris.
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What triggered the Surat Salt Agitation in 1844?
The Surat Salt Agitation was triggered by a raised salt duty, causing widespread demonstrations among the poorer classes.
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What was the Chuar uprising?
The Chuar uprising (1768) was led by Jagannath Singh in Midnapur against famine and enhanced land revenue demands.
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What caused the Halba rebellion?
The Halba rebellion (1774-79) was caused by lack of money and food due to drought and pressure from the British and Marathas.
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What was the Chakma rebellion?
The Chakma rebellion (1776-1787) in North East India was led by Ranu Khan against enhanced rent in the Rangunia estate.
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What was the Pahariya Sardar’s Revolution?
The Pahariya Sardar’s Revolution (1778) was a revolt against British expansion and encroachment on Pahariya territory.
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What was the Bhopalpatnam Struggle?
The Bhopalpatnam Struggle (1795) was against Captain Blunt's attempts to undermine Hindu religion, resulting in his retreat.
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What was the Kol Rebellion?
The Kol Rebellion (1795-1831) was a response to exploitative land revenue policies by the British.
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Midnapur Revolt
Primarily aimed at the exploitative land revenue policy of the British colonizers. ## Footnote Revolt suppressed by the Britishers.
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Kol Rebellion
1795-1831 in Chhotanagpur, led by Bir Budhu Bhagat, Joa Bhagat, Jhindrai Manki, and Sui Munda. ## Footnote Kols rebelled and killed thousands of outsiders and were only stopped by military action.
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Tribal Revolt against the sale of Panchet estate
1798 in Chhotanagpur, led by Raja Jagganath. ## Footnote Despite the protests of zamindar, the estate was auctioned off. The East India Company was compelled to return the estate.
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Khurda Rebellion
1817 in Orissa, led by Bakshi Jagabandhu. ## Footnote Violently defeated by the British East India Company.
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Bhil Rebellion
1822-1857 in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, led by Bhagoji Naik and Kajar Singh. ## Footnote The natives were given concessions in their rights to various taxes and their forest rights.
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Ramosi Uprisings
1822 in Maharashtra, led by Chitru Singh and Umaji Naik. ## Footnote The British followed a pacifist policy towards the Ramosis.
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Paralkot Rebellion
1825 in Bastar, led by Gend Singh. ## Footnote The rebellion emerged as a powerful manifestation of the Abujhmariya’s deep-rooted resentment towards foreign invasions.
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Koli Risings
1829, 1839, and again during 1844-48 in the Western Ghats. ## Footnote Resented the imposition of Company rule which brought with it large-scale unemployment.
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Khasi and Garo Rebellion
1829 in Meghalaya, led by Tirot Sing Syiem. ## Footnote Britishers suppressed the revolt and took control of the highlands.
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Singhpos Rebellion
1830 in Assam, led by Nirnag Phidu. ## Footnote Involved an attack on the British garrison and the death of many soldiers.
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Maria Rebellion
1842-63 in Bastar, led by Bhupaldev. ## Footnote An army was sent from Nagpur to suppress it.
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Kond Revolution
1850 in Orissa, led by Chakra Bisoi. ## Footnote Tribals rebelled against interference in customs and new taxes.
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Bhil Rebellion
1858 in Banswara, led by Tantya Tope. ## Footnote Bhil tribes protested against the Company's rule.
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Koi Revolt
1859 in Bastar, led by King Bhairamdev and Nagul Dorla. ## Footnote The British government abolished the contract system in response to the uprising.
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Gond Rebellion
1860, led by Ramji Gond/Komrum Bhim in Adilabad. ## Footnote Bhim demanded the abolition of grazing tax and suppression of corrupt forest officials.
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Koya Rebellion
1862 in Andhra Pradesh, led by Tomma Sora and Raja Annantyar. ## Footnote Revolted against police and moneylenders.
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Bhuiyas Rebellion/Ratna Meli Uprising
1868 in Keonjhar, led by Ratna Naik. ## Footnote The British requisitioned troops to suppress the rising.
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1st Rampa Rebellion
1879 in Vizagapatnam, led by Chedalandakondla Bheema Reddy. ## Footnote Guerrilla wars were fought against British forces.
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Naga Movement
1879 in North East India, led by Tikendraji Singh. ## Footnote The British occupied Manipur, and Tikendrajit was publicly hanged.
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Sentinelese Tribal People
1883 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. ## Footnote Attacked Britishers for intrusion.
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Santhal Revolt
1855 in Dhanbad, led by Sidhu and Kanhu. ## Footnote The rebellion was suppressed by 1856.
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Muria Gond Rebellion
1876 in Eastern Madhya Pradesh. ## Footnote The British army intervened, suppressing the revolutionary movement.
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Ho and Munda Rebellion
1889 in Orissa, led by Birsa Munda. ## Footnote Details not provided.
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What was the impact of the British army's intervention in tribal grievances?
The British army intervened, rescuing the king and suppressing the revolutionary movement for justice initiated by the tribal people.
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What was the Ho and Munda rebellion?
The Ho and Munda rebellion involved multiple uprisings led by tribal groups against British policies, including the occupation of Singhbhum and the introduction of farming revenue policies.
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Who was Birsa Munda?
Birsa Munda was a leader of the Munda rebellion (1899-1900) and became a legend for future generations.
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What was the Ulgulan uprising?
The Ulgulan uprising was a significant tribal uprising supported by Birsa Munda against feudal tenures and exploitation by moneylenders and forest contractors.
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What legislative changes resulted from the Ulgulan uprising?
The government abolished the compulsory begar system, passed the Tenancy Act of 1903 recognizing the Mundari Khuntka system, and the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act in 1908.
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What was the Kuki Movement?
The Kuki Movement (1917-1919) was led by Kuki chieftains against British policies of recruiting labor during the First World War.
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What was the Tana Bhagat movement?
The Tana Bhagat movement (1920-1921) was against the policies of local British authorities and exploitative practices by zamindars, primarily led by the Oraon people.
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How was the Tana Bhagat movement integrated with national movements?
The Tana Bhagat movement was integrated with the National Cooperation Movement led by Gandhiji.
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What was the 2nd Rampa Rebellion?
The 2nd Rampa Rebellion (1921-1923) was led by tribal communities in the Rampa region of Andhra Pradesh against British administration.

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