Consider the following revolts that occurred during the British Indian period:
1. Pagal Panthi Revolt 2. Waghera Uprising 3. Revolt by Poligars 4. Chuar rebellion
Which of the above uprisings occurred in the Bengal region?
2 and 3 only
Incorrect Answer1 and 4 only
Correct Answer1, 2 and 4 only
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
? Pagal Panthis Revolt: Pagal Panthis, a semi-religious sect formed by Karam Shah, took up the cause of tenants against the oppression of zamindars in the northern areas of Bengal. Tipu, the son of Kwam Shah openly took up their cause against the oppression of zamindars who realized illegal cesses from the peasants. The government, alarmed by the strength of Pagal Panthis' uprising, conceded Tipu's demands and made a more equitable arrangement to protect the cultivators. The affected areas remained disturbed from the 1830s to 1840s and this uprising was finally suppressed after a massive military operation against the protesters. ? Waghera Rising (1818-1820): Resentment against the alien rule coupled with the exactions of the Gaekwad of Baroda supported by the British government compelled the Waghera chiefs of Okha Mandal to take up arms. The Wagheras carried out inroads into British territory during 1818-19. A peace treaty was signed in November 1820. ? Chuar uprising: Chuar Rebellion occurred in 1798-99 in the Bankura/Midnapore districts of modern West Bengal. The Famine, enhanced taxes, oppressive demands, and economic distress due to famines were common reasons for revolts of that period. The leader of this revolt was Durjan Singh, a displaced Zamindar who along with his 1500 followers created havoc. The British were able to suppress the rebellion with utmost cruelty and deceit with the help of local landlords. ? Revolt of Poligars: The Poligar system had evolved with the extension of Vijayanagar rule into Tamil Nadu. Each Poligar was the holder of a territory granted to him in return for military service and tribute. The problem started in 1781 when the Nawab of Arcot gave the management and control of Tinneveli and the Carnatic Provinces to the East India Company. This arrangement caused resentment among the poligars who had, for long considered themselves as independent sovereign authorities within their respective territories. The Poligars of Dindigul and Malabar took up arms against the British land revenue system from 1801 to 1805. The Poligars of the Ceded districts and North Arcot revolted against the policy of the company. These sporadic risings continued in Madras Presidency up to 1856.
? Hence option (b) is the correct answer.
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