WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -These taxes created a widespread financial burden amongst the Jaintias. This triggered an uprising in 1862. The Jaintias’ rebellion was led by U Kiang Nongbah.

Detailed explanation-2: -Imposition of these taxes created turmoil amongst the Jaintias and they rose again in a fierce rebellion in 1862. The leader and guiding spirit in this rebellion was a young man, U Kiang Nongbah. In the first rebellion he kept his identity secret and thus avoided arrest. He was extremely shrewd and a great organiser.

Detailed explanation-3: -A historic uprising in Jaintia Hills began from December 28, 1861, under the leadership of legendary Kiang Nangbah who waged a war with occupying British after the aliens desecrated an indigenous religious ceremony.

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Detailed explanation-5: -If my face turns towards the east, my country will be free from the foreign yoke within 100 years; if it turns towards the west, my country will remain in bondage for good.” These were the last words U Kiang Nangbah said to the British, at the gallows.