Question 2556
Match the following (a) Kol uprising 1. Bhaalpur (b) Santhal uprising 2. Orissa (c) Khonds uprising 3. Assam (d) Ahoms uprising 4. Chotanagpur
Answer
(a) - 4, (b) - 1, (c) - 2, (d) - 3
Why?
The correct answer is (a) - 4, (b) - 1, (c) - 2, (d) - 3. Key Points Kol uprising - Chotanagpur Kol uprising was a revolt of the indigenous Kol people by Buddha Bhagat of Chhota Nagpur during 1829-1839. It was a reaction to unfair treatment brought on by the systems of land tenure and administration that had been introduced by British powers in the area. The Kol people were joined by other communities including the Mundas, Oraons, Hos leading to some authors also calling it the Munda uprising. Santhal Uprising - Bhaalpur Santhal uprising was a rebellion of Santhal tribes settled in Rajmahal Hills in Bihar (Now in Jharkhand)against British and zamindars Santhal uprising was led by Siddhu and Kanhu. Santhal uprising took place during 1855-56. The tyrannical British revenue system, usury practices, and the zamindari system in India made Santhal peoples annoyed, and two Santhal brothers Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu organized 10,000 Santhals and proclaimed a rebellion against the British. The Santhals are the largest tribal group in India found in Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. Khonds uprising - Orissa From 1837 to 1856, the Khonds of the hilly tracts extending from Odisha to the Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam districts of Andhra Pradesh revolted against Company rule. Chakra Bisoi, a young raja, led the Khonds who were joined by the Ghumsar, Kalahandi, and other tribals to oppose the suppression of human sacrifice (Mariah system), new taxes, and the entry of zamindars into their areas. The Khond people were led by Chakra Bisoi. Ahoms uprising - Assam Ahom Revolt took place in 1828 in Assam. British did not fulfill their promise to withdraw after the first Burma war. Gomdhar Konwar was the leader of the revolt.
