Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math?
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- ABhil uprising
- BRangpur and Dinapur uprising
- CBishnupur and Birbhum rebellion
- DSanyasi rebellionCorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is D because the Sanyasi rebellion, which took place in Bengal during the late 18th century, serves as the central theme of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's famous novel Anand Math. Published in 1882, the novel depicts the struggle of sanyasis and fakirs against the British East India Company following the devastating famine of 1770. The book is also highly significant because it contains the poem Vande Mataram, which later became India's national song and a powerful anthem during the independence movement.
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