‘Anandmath’ a Historical novel written by Bankim

Solution

● Option A is incorrect: Poligar revolt- In The year 1781, The management and control of the Carnatic Provinces and Tinneveli were given to the British East India Company by the Nawab of Arcot. This irked the poligars who considered themselves as sovereign and independent within their respective territories. Between 1795-1799, a revolt was led by a poligar of Panjalankurichi - Kattabomman Nayakan. ● Option B is incorrect: Kutch rebellion-The British interfered in the internal feuds of the Kutch and, in 1819, Raja Bharmal II raised Arab and African troops with a resolve to overthrow the British from his territory. He had the support from all the chieftains. The British defeated and deposed the Kutch ruler Rao Bharamal. ● Option C is correct: Anandamath, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is based on the Sanyasi Revolt. The revolt was compelled by the famine of 1770 and the harsh economic condition under the British. A group of Sanyasis in Eastern India stood up to fight the British yoke. They fought the forces of the company, raided its factories and the treasuries. Only a continued action by Warren Hastings, could subdue the sanyasis. The revolt also referred to as Fakir rebellion had equal participation of Hindus and Muslims. Some of the important leaders were Majnu Shah , Chirag Ali, Bhawani Pathak, Musa Shah, and Debi Chaudhurani. ● Option D is incorrect: Ahom Rebellion(1828)- The British tried to take over the territories of Ahoms Kingdom under the Company’s dominion. This ignited a revolt in the year 1828 under Ahom prince Gomdhar Konwar, with supporters like Dhanjay Borgohain and Jairam Khargharia Phukan. The Rebels formally appointed Gomdhar Konwar as the king in an assembly near Jorhat. Finally, the Company decided to follow a conciliatory policy and handed over Upper Assam to Maharaja Purandar Singh Narendra and part of the kingdom was restored to the Assamese king.