WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who led the Birsa Movement?
A
Tirut Singh
B
Mahatma Gandhi
C
Birsa Munda
D
Nana Saheb
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Birsa Munda proclaimed his rebellion in 1894 which was directed against the British and the dikus (outsiders). This is called the Munda Ulgulan. He asked people to stop paying rent and taxes. He also became a religious leader of his people.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Birsa. Munda Rebellion is one of the prominent 19th century tribal rebellions in the subcontinent. Birsa Munda led this movement in the region south of Ranchi in 1899-1900. The ulgulan, meaning ‘Great Tumult’, sought to establish Munda Raj and independence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Birsa Munda was a tribal reformer, religious leader, and freedom fighter belonging to the Munda tribe. He amassed a large religious and informative movement against British rule in the 19th century in the erstwhile Bengal Presidency.

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