With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
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UPSC CSP Previous Year Paper (2020)
The Revolt of 1857
Incorrect AnswerThe Mappila rebellion of 1921
Incorrect AnswerThe Indigo revolt of 1859 – 60
Incorrect AnswerBirsa Munda’s revolt of 1899-1900
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Birsa Munda was born in 1875 in the Munda tribe. He is often referred to as ‘Dharti Abba’ or the Earth Father. He led the rebellion that came to be known as Ulgulan (revolt) or the Munda rebellion against the British government-imposed feudal state system. They aimed to establish a Munda rule in the land by killing thikadars, jagirdars, rajas and halcims. Hence option 4th is correct.
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By: Kamal Kashyap