UPSC Prelims 2020·GS1·history·modern history

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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  1. AThe Revolt of 1857
  2. BThe Mappila Rebellion of 1921
  3. CThe Indigo Revolt of 1859-60
  4. DBirsa Munda's Revolt of 1899-1900Correct

Explanation

The term "Ulgulan," meaning 'Great Tumult' or 'Great Agitation,' is specifically associated with the Munda rebellion led by Birsa Munda in the tribal belt of Jharkhand (then part of Bihar) during 1899-1900. This revolt was a significant tribal uprising against the exploitation by landlords (zamindars), moneylenders, Christian missionaries, and the oppressive policies of the British colonial administration, particularly regarding land rights and tribal customs. Birsa Munda emerged as a charismatic leader, and his movement aimed to establish Munda Raj (self-rule) and resist the encroachment on their traditional way of life and land.
history: With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following event

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