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# Anti-British Rising and Peasant Revolts in Assam ## History The British rule in Assam was marked by the exploitation of the common people, beginning with the abolition of slavery. The British encouraged tea gardens, providing employment for the freed slaves. But this came at the expense of th...

# Anti-British Rising and Peasant Revolts in Assam ## History The British rule in Assam was marked by the exploitation of the common people, beginning with the abolition of slavery. The British encouraged tea gardens, providing employment for the freed slaves. But this came at the expense of the poor, who were forced to bear the burden of the loss of revenue. ### Compelled to Perform Manual Labor The British compelled the common people to perform manual labor in their own fields and other works. The introduction of taxes by the British administration was also a heavy burden on the people. ### The Impact of the British Rule on the Common People * The British government took away the excess of the Lakheraj and untaxed lands which were previously owned by the common people. * The British government fixed revenue on the remaining lands, leading to further resentment. * The British administration of Assam, along with the Bengali immigrants, was seen as a form of domination by the common people. ### The 1857 Sepoy Mutiny The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 spread to Assam, where the common people joined the revolt. This showed that the common people were finally beginning to rise against the domination and exploitation by the British. ## The Revolt of 1857 in India and its Impact on Assam The 1857 Revolt is a pivotal moment in the history of Modern India. The revolt was sparked by the British army's declaration of mutiny, shaking the foundation of their rule. ### The British Imperialist Policies The British used imperialist policies such as the Subsidiary Alliance and the Doctrine of Lapse to incorporate many Indian Kingdoms into their Empire. This led to widespread dissatisfaction among the Indian rulers and their supporters who provided full support for the mutiny. ### The Leaders of the Revolt The revolt was led by various Indian leaders who fought for the freedom of their people. They include: * Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II * Nana Saheb of Kanpur * Maratha leader Tantia Tope * Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi