3 Questions
What was the cause of the Sanyasi Revolt?
Famine of 1770 and British economic policies
Who participated in the Sanyasi Revolt?
Evicted peasants, zamindars, soldiers, and rural poor
Which of the following novels is based on the Sanyasi Revolt?
Anandamath by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Study Notes
- Sanyasi Revolt took place from 1763-1800 in Eastern India
- Famine of 1770 and British economic policies led to the revolt
- Sanyasis were joined by evicted peasants, zamindars, soldiers, and rural poor
- They raided Company factories and treasuries and fought against the Company's forces
- The revolt was characterized by equal participation of Hindus and Muslims
- The uprising is sometimes referred to as the Fakir Rebellion
- Important leaders included Majnum Shah, Chirag Ali, Musa Shah, Bhawani Pathak, and Debi Chaudhurani
- Debi Chaudhurani's participation recognized the role of women in early resistances against the British
- Anandamath, a semi-historical novel by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, is based on the Sanyasi Revolt
- Bankim Chandra also wrote a novel, Devi Chaudhurani, recognizing the importance of women in the struggle against British rule.
Test your knowledge about the Sanyasi Revolt, an uprising that took place in Eastern India from 1763-1800. This quiz will cover the causes, leaders, and events of the revolt, as well as its significance and impact on the resistance against British rule. Learn about the role of Hindus and Muslims, the participation of women like Debi Chaudhurani, and the influence of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's novels. Challenge yourself and discover the history
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