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What was the cause of the Sanyasi Revolt?
What was the cause of the Sanyasi Revolt?
- Religious differences between Hindus and Muslims
- British invasion of Eastern India
- Famine of 1770 and British economic policies (correct)
- The revolt was not caused by any specific event
Who participated in the Sanyasi Revolt?
Who participated in the Sanyasi Revolt?
- Evicted peasants, zamindars, soldiers, and rural poor (correct)
- Only Muslims
- Only Sanyasis
- Only Hindus
Which of the following novels is based on the Sanyasi Revolt?
Which of the following novels is based on the Sanyasi Revolt?
- The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
- Anandamath by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (correct)
- A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth
- The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
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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.
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