ANTI – BRITISH RISING AND PEASANT REVOLTS IN ASSAM.
Q1. Discuss in brief the causes of Revolt of 1857?
Ans: The revolt of 1857 began on 10 may at Meerut with the mutiny of Indian Soldiers with the most prominent causes –
- Introduction of grease cartridges to Enfield rifle that hurt the religious sentiments.
This outbreak was later joined by the Monarchial class for the major cause –
- Introduction of Subsidiary alliance by Lord Wellesley.
- Implementation of Doctrine of Lapse by Lord Dalhousie.
In Assam, the revolt of 1857 was organized by Maniram Dewan with the help of Kandarpeshwar Singha, the deprived king of Ahom Dynasty of Assam. The basic cause for the the rebellion in Assam was the dissatisfaction of the aristocrats and peasantry with the British administration, for which the following factors were responsible:
- Abolition of Slavery in 1843: The Aristocrats were pushed to the level of ordinary people.
- Deprived of Administrative responsibility: The Aristocrats lost their privileges and the chance to work in the new administrative machinery as the British preferred Bengali people.
- Rejection of application by Mill: Maniram presented an application referring the plight of people which was rejected by Mill and declared him as a conspirator.
Also, Some policies of the British contributed in the dissatisfaction of peasantry. Major causes are:
- Defective Land Revenue system.
- Spread of Epidemics.
- Lack of development of agriculture
- Deteoritation of Cottage Industry
- Exemption of tea garden land revenue.
Q3. Write a note on the Phulaguri Dhawa. (4 marks/5 marks)
Ans: The farmer uprising in the Phulaguri area in October 1861 was the first ever peasant movement in the context of British Colonial rule.
Cause: The immediate Causes were:
1)The British completely banned Poppy cultivation which shattered domestic economy.
- Proposed taxation imposed on Tamul-Paan.
About the Revolt: About 1500 peasants gathered in phulaguri and organized a Raij Mel on 17th September 1861 and filed a petition to the Deputy Commissioner of Nowgaon, Herbert Sconce requesting the removal of ban on poppy cultivation and taxation on Tamul Paan. However, Sconce misbehaved with them and another Raijmel of 1000 Peasants armed with sticks gathered on 15th October. On 18th October, 4000 peasants gathered to rise against the oppressed regime. In order to retaliate, Lieutenant Singer was sent to inquire about the objectives of the uprising.Jati Kalita explained the demands of peasants. Singer refused to be sympathetic towards the requests and ordered his sepoys to snatch the bamboo sticks of the peasants.In the heat of the moment, Singer was attacked and his body was thrown in the Kallang River by the agitators.
Results: After this incident, many peasants were arrested and kept in Jails of Raha and Nowgong. Some were sent to Koliyapani and the prominent leaders, Lakhan Deka , Songbor Lalung and Ronbor Deka was sentenced to death.
Hence, The Phulaguri revolt attracted the attention of every section of society and the decision to not pay any revenue can be termed as the beginning of the non-cooperation movement. Later, Gandhi adopted the same mechanism during the Freedom struggle.
Q3. Discuss the reasons why revolt of 1857-58 failed in Assam? (5 marks)
Ans: In Assam, The revolt of 1857 was led by Maniram Dewan with the help of Kandarpeshwar Singha, the deprived king of ahom dynasty. However, the revolt was not successful due to the following reasons:
- Lack of supporters: Maniram Dewans supporters were confined to Jorhat and Sibsagar. He hardly gained any support in Nowgong, Kamrup and Golaghat.
- Delay of Time: Even after the completion of all the preparations for the revolt, the leaders failed to begin in time. Accordingly, chief commissioner Jenkins gained a lot of time to request the British government to send a force of trained European Soldiers.
- Lack of Weapons: Maniram Dewan was supposed to bring arms and ammunition from Calcutta. But, he was arrested before he could do so.
- Lack of Secrecy: The rebels failed to maintain the secrecy of the activities. Unfortunately, many of the conspiratory letters fell into the hands of Captain Holroyd.
- Lack of good leadership: Maniram Dewan was far away from the scene of revolt and to command a revolt through letters was impractical. He lacked the expertise to be the leader of the revolt.
Also , prominent reasons like Lack of involvement of all section of the society and Indian soldiers of British army triggered the downfall of the revolt greatly.
Q4. Discuss the role of Maniram Dewan in the revolt of 1857? (4 / 5 marks)
Ans: Maniram was a man of ability who proved himself loyal to the British Empire prior to the revolt of 1857. He rised against the oppressed regime and played major roles. They are:
- Re establishment of Ahom Monarchy: Maniram was devoid of post, position and prestige under the British government so he raised the idea of restoration of Ahom Monarchy. He refused to accept the pension of 1000 rupees from the British and started the revolution.
- Submission of application: Maniram presented two applications before Moffat Mill where he requested him to reinstall Kandarpeshwar Singha as the king and gave an account of the details of the sufferings of aristocratic class. He also mentioned some positive and negative effects of British rule in Assam and the plight of common people.
- Appeal to higher authority : After his applications were rejected by Moffat Mills, Maniram went to Calcutta in the early part of 1857 to appeal to Lieutenant Governor of Bengal.Unfortunately, he never got to meet him.
- Maniram as a Conspirator: Maniram along with Madhu Malik accompanied by Bahadur gaonburha, Phormud Ali , Piyoli Barua , Dutiram Baruah and Kandarpeshwar Singha hatched a conspiracy to drive the British out of Assam.
However, His role in the revolt of 1857 was not fruitful because he lacked expertise to be the leader of a revolt. He underestimated the strength of the opposition and failed to appreciate their ability and intelligence.
Q.Describe the Peasant Revolt of Lachima.
Ans: The Peasant revolt of Lachima took place in kalpa near Lachima on 21st January 1894.
Cause: the immediate cause was the hundred percent increases in land revenue.
About the revolt: The peasantry of Bajali region comprising Lachima , Choukhuti , Panagaon , Sarthebari , Patacharkuchi etc lodged their protest by organizing raijmel. The Raijmel in Barama region were very strong and the largest Raijmel was held in Panagaon Sapori. On 21st January , Dasuram choudhury the Maujadar of kapla village near Lachima and his Mondol Holiram mishra was assaulted and killed by the agitators. The circle officer of Barpeta , Madhab Chandra Bordoloi immediately arrested 75 person and took them to his rest camp in Lachima.About 3000 agitators surrounded the rest camp and compelled to release the arrested persons.
Deputy Commissioner McCabe arrived with 30 policemen from Gorkha regiment and arrested 59 rebel peasants. Around 6000 peasants signed a document demanding release of the imprisoned. McCabe forcibly chased the crowd.
Results:
1) Prominent leaders including Gosain Doley was arrested.
2) The people were tied to the yokes like bullocks and paraded.
3)16 people were punished for assaulting Holiram Mishra.
4) Two years rigorous punishment was awarded to Pushparam Kalita, Debi Dutta Sharma, and Jayanti Bez for organizing and leading the revolt.
Q. Describe the Peasant Revolt of Rangia.
Ans: The Rangia revolt began on 24th December 1893 when the people of Rangia ransacked the Rangia market.
Cause: the immediate cause was the 100% increase in land revenue.
About the revolt : on 30th December hundreds of peasants humiliated the Tehsildar of rangia and Tamulpur , Radhanath Barua and destroyed the Rangia Haat.They looted the land mortgage papers of the peasants from Marwari mahajans. Police Superintendent Riley was unable to control the situation. On 8th January 1894, police arrested 15 peasants from Raijmel. About 3000 peasants surrounded the Rangia police station to demand the release of their associates. Deputy Commissioner McCabe showed no sympathy and ordered to open fire at the peasants. This made the peasants retreat.
Results: On 10th January, McCabe banned Raijmels. He selected some leaders of the peasants and appointed them as Police constables. These people were used to establish peace among the peasants and to convince them to pay revenue to the government.
Q5.Give an account of Peasant Revolt of Patharughat?
Ans: The peasant revolt of Patharughat began in Patharughat in the Mangaldoi circle of Darrang district.
Cause of the revolt : The exorbitant taxation imposed on the peasants.
About the revolt : The peasants of Kalaigaon, Mangaldoi , Siphajhar and patharughat tehsil organized various Raij Mels in order to oppose the increased revenue.They planned to gather at Patharughat and hold a Raij Mel for three days. The British got prior information of the Raijmel through the Tehsildars of that area and the Circle officer. Deputy Commissioner, J.D Anderson along with Police Superintendent J.R Berrington arrived on Patharughat on 27th January and confiscated the properties of the peasants. This infuriated the peasants. Around 200 peasants surrounded Berrington , who managed to escape to the Rest Camp. A crowd of 2000 peasants armed with sticks marched towards the Rest Camp. Anderson ordered use of force to disperse the crowd which retaliated with throwing of stones and pebbles. Unable to control the growing unrest, Anderson ordered to fire.
Results: 1) 140 peasants were killed and 150 were injured , according to an unofficial report.
2) The official report showed 15 were killed and 37 were injured.
- 37 peasants were arrested and tried.
- Aklu Sheikh and six others were punished and the rest were released.
Q6. Write a note on the Jaintia revolt against the British in 1850.
Ans: Cause:
- Incorporation of Jaintia hills under Company’s domain in 1835.
2) The high handedness of the British like finding fault in the Diwani and faujadari responsibilities vested on Dolois.
- Banning of community fishing and collection of firewood to extract revenue.
- Interference in traditional social practices and banning the use of weapons.
- Imposition of House tax and income tax on people who never paid tax on cashes.
About the Revolt: The rebellion of Jaintia started with removing of Tehsildar of Jowai soon after the imposition of House tax. This led to several revolts rised in Jayantipur, Mulagul, Jaflong and Sera areas. On 17th January 1862, the Jaintias under the leadership of Ukiang Nongbah made a sudden attack on the British camp in Jowai.They blocked the two roads connecting Jowai-Cherrapunji and Cherapunji jayantipur. The 44th light infantry and and 33rd Bengal military police retaliated by inhumane torture on the rebels.Inorder to control the situation, the military and civil authority of the entire Jaintia hill was entrusted to Brigadier General of Eastern command G.D Showers. B.W Morton was appointed as the deputy commissioner. The government made continuous attack on the rebels which gradually weakened the base of the revolt. They promised a general amnesty of rupees 1000 for anyone who would capture Ukiang Nongbah.
Results: Ukiang Nongbah was caught and hanged to death in jowai.This incident dampened the spirit of rebels and many of them surrendered voluntarily. By 1863, the Jaintia revolt collapsed.
Q. Describe in brief the revolt of North cachar?
Ans: The Revolt in North Cachar hills took place in Maibang between 1881-1882 under the leadership of Sambudhan Kachari.
Cause of the revolt: In `1880, the British government with 100 kuki men counter attacked on North Cachar by the Angami Nagas. This led to great discontentment among the inhabitants of North cachar.
The British appointed an English officer to control the ethnic people. Hence, inhabitants lost their authority in their own land.
About the revolt: The rebels under the leadership of Sambudhhan Kachari destroyed and burnt houses built by British. They killed two British officers and a police officer in Gunjung. They made a sudden attack on the government force in Maibang. British officer Major Boyd died during the conflict along with many of the rebels.
Results: The revolt was dampened by the British successfully. There is no information regarding Sambudhhan Kachari.
Q. Describe the revolt of Nagas?
Ans: The Naga uprising was led by the Angami Naga in 1878.
Cause of Revolt: The angami Nagas refused to comply with the colonial demand. As a result, the British dominated Naga territory.
About the revolt: The winds of dissatisfaction began to blow since the British annexed Naga territories to meet the revenue demand and supply of coolie labour. They proved their love of independence in a major conflict with the government where officer Damante and his security were killed in 1878. The rebels blocked kohima for several days.
Results: The revolt was successfully crushed by Colonel Johnston.
Q. Write about the Anti British revolt of 1891 in Manipur under the leadership of Tikendrajit?
Cause of the revolt: In 1890, an internal quarry broke out in the royal family for the throne. This led to the interference of Chief Commissioner of Assam.
About the revolt: Kulachandra Singh, The king’s younger brother dethroned king Surachandra and rose to the throne on 21st September 1890. Meanwhile, Surachandra appealed to the British to help him recover the throne. The British decided to recognize kulachandra as the king and send a military expedition to capture Tikendrajit as the main person responsible for dynastic disturbances and anti British uprising. J.W Quinton and four other British officer were killed by Manipuris as a consequence of the expedition. To avenge this situation, a strong military contingent was sent to Manipur.Tikendrajit was captured and hanged.
Results: King Kulachandra was exiled and a minor king churachandra was declared a king. The political administration of Manipur went under the British. Manipur had to pay Rs.2.50 lakh as a compensation for the losses incurred during the revolt. A sum of Rs.50,000 had to be paid by Manipur to British.
- Write Short notes on:
1) Tikendrajit: Tikendrajit was a prince of the kingdom of Manipur. He was the brother of King Kulachandra and the commander of Manipuri army. In 1890, an internal quarry broke out in the royal family for the throne. Kulachandra dethroned king Surachandra and rose to the throne on 21st September 1890. The British pressurized the king to banish his commander in chief Tikendrajit. Tikendrajit was suspected to be the main person responsible for dynastic disturbances and anti British uprising. J.W Quinton and four other British officers send a military expedition to capture Tikendrajit. However, they got killed. To avenge this incident a strong military contingent was sent. Tikendrajit was successfully captured by British and hanged on the charges of anti British activities and killing of British officials.
2) Maniram Dewan: Maniram Borbhandar Barua came to be known as Maniram Dewan. He was a man of ability who proved himself loyal to the British government prior to the revolt of 1857.In 1828, he was appointed as shirastadar by the British in Jorhat. He joined as Dewan when King Purandar Singha was re-established in upper Assam. He joined in Assam Tea Company established by British in 1839. Later, he set up his own tea garden in Jorhat. When Captain Holroyd, joined as the chief commissioner of Sibsagar district, Maniram family was deprived of revenue and reduced to a common man devoid of post, position, wealth and prestige. Maniram presented two applications before Moffat Mill where he requested him to reinstall Kandarpeshwar Singha as the king and gave an account of the details of the sufferings of aristocratic class. He also mentioned some positive and negative effects of British rule in Assam and the plight of common people. Maniram along with Madhu Malik accompanied by Bahadur gaonburha, Phormud Ali , Piyoli Barua , Dutiram Baruah and Kandarpeshwar Singha hatched a conspiracy to drive the British out of Assam.
3) Importance of Peasant revolt in Assam: The series of revolts that began in Assam including Patharughat revolt (1861) , Peasant revolts in Lower Assam (1892-93), revolt of Rangia(1893-94), revolt of Lachima ( 1894) , revolt of Patharughat (1894) had great importance. Notable impacts of the various revolts are:
1) The peasant revolts were an example of common men attempts to free themselves from the clutches of British imperialism.
2) The revolts had no social or political aspects and were caused by economic factors.
3) These revolts boosted the thirst for freedom and led to the beginning of non cooperation movement.
QUESTION BANK. (2, 3 marks)
- Give a short account of Anti British uprising in Assam?
Ans: The East India Company rule had great repercussions on all sections of society. The Monarchial class wanted to re-establish Ahom administration hence three uprising took place:
- Rebellion of Dhananjay Borgohain with Gomdhar konwar as the King in 1828.
- Rebellion by Gadadhar Singha II in 1829.
- Rebellion by Dhananjay Borgohain with Rupchand konwar as the king in 1829.
After the failed rebellion by ahom Monarchs, great discontentment arises among the Aristocrats and revolt of Maniram Dewan took place. Further the dissatisfaction was percolated down to common people. Hence, a series of peasant revolts Phulaguri Dhawa in 1861, Peasant revolt of Rangia, Lachima, and Revolt of Patharughat took place.
3) Who were the Mahajans created by the Money economy?
Ans: Mahajans were the immigrant Marwari keya and Bengali businessmen. The introduction of new land policy and money economy led to the formation of Mahajans. The Mahajans thrived on loans on interest which subjugated the Assamese populace.They were vested the responsibility of collection of tax under the British administration.
4) What did Anandaram Dhekial Phukan write in his application to Moffat Mills?
Ans: Anandaram Dhekial Phukan sent an application mentioning the plight of peasants to Moffat Mills in 1853. In his application, he pointed out the land revenue fixed by the Bristish was much more than what could be afforded by the peasants. He mentioned that in some areas of Kamrup and Darrang parents were compelled to sell their own children for a handful of grains.
5) How did cottage industry affected by the British administration?
Ans: The Paat and Muga silk of Assam had a special demand in the Indian market since the Ahom dynasty. The introduction and of foreign cloth material reduced the demand of cottage industry as foreign cloth materials were way too cheaper than Paat and Muga silk. Hence, the import of foreign clothes by the British administration had a very negative impact on the people associated with this industry.
- Who were the Assamese aristocrats’ maujadars with the responsibilities to collect tax earlier?
Ans: Some of the Assamese aristocrats who held posts like Phukan, Barua, Rajkhowa, etc . during Ahom reign were made Maujadars with the responsibilities to collect tax earlier.
- Who were the outsiders vested with the responsibility to collect tax?
Ans: Formerly, Assamese aristocrats who held posts like Phukan, Barua, and Rajkhowa etc were vested the responsibilities to collect tax. But, with the British interference these responsibilities were transferred to outsiders like Bengalis from srihatta in Bengal or Marwari’s from Western India.
- How did the Assamese aristocrats suffer when British stopped slavery in Assam?
Ans: The Assamese aristocrats during the Ahom rule had led a luxurious life with servants to cater their fancies. When British stopped slavery in 1843, the aristocrats suffered from dearth of laborers to work in their fields and estates. They felt humiliated on being compelled to perform manual labour. This class lost their privileged social position and power.
- Why did several Brahmin Purohits of Upper Assam joined in the Revolt of 1857?
Ans : Brahmin Purohits of Upper Assam joined in the revolt of 1857 against the British rule because the government took away the excess of Lakhiraj and untaxed lands and fixed revenue which they had been occupying and enjoying since ages.
- Name the Indian rulers who led the revolt in 1857?
Ans: The revolt of 1857 began on 10 may at Meerut which shook the foundations of British rule in India. Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II, Nana Saheb of Kanpur, Maratha leader Tantia Tope and Queen of Jhansi Lakhsmi Bai are some of the rulers who led the revolt.
11) How were the imperialist policies of the British also another reason that led to the revolt of 1857 ?
Ans : The British introduced many imperialist policies which led to the incorporation of many Indian kingdoms into the Britiish Empire. They are : 1) Subsidiary alliance by Lord Wellesley.
2) Doctrine of Lapse by Lord Dalhousie.
13) Name two British army regiment posted in Assam when the revolt of 1857 broke out ?
Ans : When the revolt broke out in North India, there were two British army regiments posted in Assam – The First Light Infantry in Dibrugarh and The second light infantry in Gauhati.
14) Name some elites of Assam who responded to Maniram Dewan’s appeal?
Ans: Bahadur Gaonburha , Phormud Ali , Piyoli Baruah , Dutiram Boruah , Mayaram Nazir are some elites of Assam who responded to Maniram Dewan’s appeal.
15) What did the British do when they came to know about the conspiracy of Maniram Dewan against them ?
Ans : The British government came to know about the conspiracy of Maniram Dewan in the middle of August 1857. Accordingly, preparations were made to apprehrend the rebels. Chief commissioner Jenkins requested the government to send a force of trained European soldiers .
16)What did the British do with Maniram Dewan when they arrested him ?
Ans : Maniram Dewan was arrested in Calcutta and kept in Alipur Jail for about two and a half months .He was sent to Jorhat in December. Captain Holroyd set up a special court of justice where Maniram Dewan was sentenced to be hanged to death on being found guilty of charges conspiring against the British. He was hanged on 26th February 1858.
17) Name the arrested leaders sent to Andaman?
Ans : Bahadur Gaonburha , Sheikh formud Ali , Dutiram Barua , were arrested and send to Andamans.
TEST PAPERS
Answer the following questions.
- Who was the Last ahom king? (Dhubri)
Ans: Purandar Singha was the Last Ahom king.
- Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan (Sivsagar )
Ans: Piyoli Phukan was hanged along with Maniram Dewan on 26th February 1858.
- Who were the keyas? (sivsagar Dist.)
Ans: Keyas were the immigrant Marwari Mahajans in Assam who offer financial loans on interest to the Assamse populace.
- Who led the revolt of 1857? ( Tinsukia dist.)
Ans: Maniram Dewan led the revolt of 1857 in Assam.
- When Phulaguri Dhawa did took place? (Tinsukia Dist.)
Ans: Phulaguri Dhawa took place in 1861.
- Which British officer was killed during Phulaguri Dhawa? (Tinsukia Dist.)
Ans: Assistant Commissioner Lieutenant Singer was killed in Phulaguri Dhawa.
- In which year Maniram Dewan was hanged? (Kamrup rural dist.)
- Ans: Maniram Dewan was kept in Jorhat jail and hanged on 26 January 1858.
- Who made the conspiracy to send away the British from Assam? (Nagaon dist.)
Ans: Maniram Dewan along with Madhu malik, a Bengali muktiyar made a conspiracy to drive the British away from Assam.
- In which year British implemented stamp? (Chirang Dist.)
Ans: The British implemented stamp duties in 1858.
- Where is Lachima located? (Chirang Dist.)
Ans: Lachima is located in Bajali Region.
- In which year slave system was banned in India?
Ans: Slave system was banned in the year 1843.
13) Slavery was abolished in Assam in ——- (Cachar dist.)
14) What is Phulguri Dhawa? (Karimganj Dist.)
Ans: The revolt that was raised for the first time in Assam by the exploited peasants against the British Policy of economic exploitation was the Phulguri Dhawa.
15) The first peasant uprising was known as —— (Diphu)
Ans : Phulguri Dhawa.
16) Write two causes of pitiable condition of the peasants of Assam during the British rule
17) In which year Moffat Mills came to Assam? (Morigaon dist.)
Ans: The chief justice of Calcutta High court, Moffat mills came to Assam in the year 1853.
18) Where, when and whom the first Peasant revolt was raised in Assam? (Dhemaji)
Ans: The first peasant revolt in Assam was raised in Phulaguri area of Nowgong by the Tiwa community who survived on the commercial cultivation of Poppy.
19) The British took the state of Jayantias under its control in —— (Jorhat dist)
Ans: The Jaintia Kingdom went into the hands of the British from the Jaintia King, Rajendra Singha in 1835.
QUESTION BANK
- —— was declared as the king of Manipur in September, 1891.
Ans: Kulachandra Singha.
2.——- set up a special Court of Justice wherein Maniram Dewan and Piyoli Baruah were sentenced to be hanged.
Ans: Captain Holroyd.Moffat mills were —– Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court.
3.The peasant revolt on 24th December 1893 was known as —–Rangiya Raijmel.
Ans: Maniram Dewan wrote an application to Moffat Mills in 1853.
4.Who wrote an application to Moffat Mills in 1853?
5.Name the silks of Assam which had a special demand in the Indian market from the time of Ahom Dynasty?
Ans: Paat and Muga Silk had a special demand in the Indian market from the time of Ahom Dynasty.
6.In the revolt of 1857 the rebels of Assam wanted to re-establish which Ahom Prince on the throne?
Ans: In the revolt of 1857, the rebels of Assam wanted to re establish Prince Kandarpeshwar Singha on the throne.
7.Who was Jenkins?
Ans: Jenkins was the fifth chief commissioner of Assam who requested the government to send a force of trained European soldiers to suppress the conspiracy of revolt of 1857 in Assam.
8.Who arrived in Jorhat with a force and arrested Kandarpeshwar Singha on September 1857?
Ans: Holroyd Captain Louther arrived in Jorhat with a force and arrested Kandarpeshwar Singha on September 1857.
9.How much amount had Manipur to pay to British government as compensation for the losses incurred during the revolt?
Ans: Manipur had to pay Rs.2.50 Lakh to the British government as compensation of the losses incurred during the revolt.
10.In which year Income Tax implemented?
Ans: Income taxes were implemented in 1860.
11.In which year, License tax implemented?
Ans: License tax was implemented in 1860.
12.In which year Grazing tax implemented?
Ans: Grazing tax was implemented in 1860.
13.When did British completely ban poppy cultivation?
Ans: 1861.
14.Which ethnic group led the protest in Phulaguri?
Ans: Tiwa ethnic community led the protest in Phulaguri.
15.Name the Tehsildar of Rangia and Tamulpur who was humiliated by the peasants during the revolt of 1893?
Ans: Radhanath barua was the Tehslidar of rangia and Tamulpur who was humiliated by the peasants during the revolt of 1893.
16.Who was Riley?
Ans: Riley was the police superintendent of rangia who was sends to control the situation of growing unrest in Rangia.
17.Who was Mr. McCabe?
Ans: Mr. McCabe was the deputy commissioner when revolt of Rangia took place.
18.Who was J.D Anderson?
Ans: J.D Anderson was the Deputy Commissioner when revolt of Patharughat took place.
19.How many peasants died during the Police firing in the Revolt of Patharughat?
Ans: An unofficial report says that 140 peasants died during the Police Firing in the Revolt of Patharughat while in the official report it was showed as 15 peasants.
20.Who led the revolt of ethnic tribes of North Cachar in 1881?
Ans: Sambuddhan Kachari led the revolt in North Cachar in 1881.
21.Who crushed the revolt of angami Naga with an Iron hand ?
Ans: Colonel Johnston crushed the revolt of Angami Naga with an Iron hand in 1881.
22.Who pushed tikendrajit with the death sentence?
Ans: British officials pushed Tikendrajit with the death sentence.
23.In which year, J.w Quinton was murdered?
Ans: J.W Quinton was murdered in 1891.
24.Who was Kulachandra?
Ans: Kulachandra was the crown prince of Manipur who dethroned King Surachandra and sat on the throne in 21st September 1890.
25.When was Churachandra declared as king of Manipur?
Ans : Churachandra was declared king of Manipur in September 1891.
TEST PAPERS
Answer the following questions.
- Who was the Last ahom king? (Dhubri)
Ans: Purandar Singha was the Last Ahom king.
2.Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan (Sivsagar )
Ans: Piyoli Phukan was hanged along with Maniram Dewan on 26th February 1858.
3.Who were the keyas? (sivsagar Dist.)
Ans: Keyas were the immigrant Marwari Mahajans in Assam who offer financial loans on interest to the Assamse populace.
4.Who led the revolt of 1857? ( Tinsukia dist.)
Ans: Maniram Dewan led the revolt of 1857 in Assam.
5.When Phulaguri Dhawa did took place? (Tinsukia Dist.)
Ans: Phulaguri Dhawa took place in 1861.
6.Which British officer was killed during Phulaguri Dhawa? (Tinsukia Dist.)
Ans: Assistant Commissioner Lieutenant Singer was killed in Phulaguri Dhawa.In which year Maniram Dewan was hanged? (Kamrup rural dist.)
Ans: Maniram Dewan was kept in Jorhat jail and hanged on 26 January 1858.
7.Who made the conspiracy to send away the British from Assam? (Nagaon dist.)
Ans: Maniram Dewan along with Madhu malik, a Bengali muktiyar made a conspiracy to drive the British away from Assam.
8.In which year British implemented stamp? (Chirang Dist.)
Ans: The British implemented stamp duties in 1858.
9.Where is Lachima located? (Chirang Dist.)
Ans: Lachima is located in Bajali Region.
10.In which year slave system was banned in India?
Ans: Slave system was banned in the year 1843.
13) Slavery was abolished in Assam in ——- (Cachar dist.)
14) What is Phulguri Dhawa? (Karimganj Dist.)
Ans: The revolt that was raised for the first time in Assam by the exploited peasants against the British Policy of economic exploitation was the Phulguri Dhawa.
15) The first peasant uprising was known as —— (Diphu)
Ans : Phulguri Dhawa.
16) Write two causes of pitiable condition of the peasants of Assam during the British rule
17) In which year Moffat Mills came to Assam? (Morigaon dist.)
Ans: The chief justice of Calcutta High court, Moffat mills came to Assam in the year 1853.
18) Where, when and whom the first Peasant revolt was raised in Assam? (Dhemaji)
Ans: The first peasant revolt in Assam was raised in Phulaguri area of Nowgong by the Tiwa community who survived on the commercial cultivation of Poppy.
19) The British took the state of Jayantias under its control in —— (Jorhat dist)
Ans: The Jaintia Kingdom went into the hands of the British from the Jaintia King, Rajendra Singha in 1835.
QUESTION BANK
- —— was declared as the king of Manipur in September, 1891.
Ans: Kulachandra Singha.
- ——- set up a special Court of Justice wherein Maniram Dewan and Piyoli Baruah were sentenced to be hanged.
Ans: Captain Holroyd.
- Who wrote an application to Moffat Mills in 1853?
Ans: Maniram Dewan wrote an application to Moffat Mills in 1853.
- Name the silks of Assam which had a special demand in the Indian market from the time of Ahom Dynasty?
Ans: Paat and Muga Silk had a special demand in the Indian market from the time of Ahom Dynasty.
- In the revolt of 1857 the rebels of Assam wanted to re-establish which Ahom Prince on the throne?
Ans: In the revolt of 1857, the rebels of Assam wanted to re establish Prince Kandarpeshwar Singha on the throne.
- Who was Jenkins?
Ans: Jenkins was the fifth chief commissioner of Assam who requested the government to send a force of trained European soldiers to suppress the conspiracy of revolt of 1857 in Assam.
- Who arrived in Jorhat with a force and arrested Kandarpeshwar Singha on September 1857?
Ans: Holroyd Captain Louther arrived in Jorhat with a force and arrested Kandarpeshwar Singha on September 1857.
- How much amount had Manipur to pay to British government as compensation for the losses incurred during the revolt?
Ans: Manipur had to pay Rs.2.50 Lakh to the British government as compensation of the losses incurred during the revolt.
- In which year Income Tax implemented?
Ans: Income taxes were implemented in 1860.
- In which year, License tax implemented?
Ans: License tax was implemented in 1860.
- In which year Grazing tax implemented?
Ans: Grazing tax was implemented in 1860.
- When did British completely ban poppy cultivation?
Ans: 1861.
- Which ethnic group led the protest in Phulaguri?
Ans: Tiwa ethnic community led the protest in Phulaguri.
- Name the Tehsildar of Rangia and Tamulpur who was humiliated by the peasants during the revolt of 1893?
Ans: Radhanath barua was the Tehslidar of rangia and Tamulpur who was humiliated by the peasants during the revolt of 1893.
- Who was Riley?
Ans: Riley was the police superintendent of rangia who was sends to control the situation of growing unrest in Rangia.
- Who was Mr. McCabe?
Ans: Mr. McCabe was the deputy commissioner when revolt of Rangia took place.
- Who was J.D Anderson?
Ans: J.D Anderson was the Deputy Commissioner when revolt of Patharughat took place.
- How many peasants died during the Police firing in the Revolt of Patharughat?
Ans: An unofficial report says that 140 peasants died during the Police Firing in the Revolt of Patharughat while in the official report it was showed as 15 peasants.
- Who led the revolt of ethnic tribes of North Cachar in 1881?
Ans: Sambuddhan Kachari led the revolt in North Cachar in 1881.
- Who crushed the revolt of angami Naga with an Iron hand ?
Ans: Colonel Johnston crushed the revolt of Angami Naga with an Iron hand in 1881.
- Who pushed tikendrajit with the death sentence?
Ans: British officials pushed Tikendrajit with the death sentence.
- In which year, J.w Quinton was murdered?
Ans: J.W Quinton was murdered in 1891.
- Who was Kulachandra?
Ans: Kulachandra was the crown prince of Manipur who dethroned King Surachandra and sat on the throne in 21st September 1890.
- When was Churachandra declared as king of Manipur?
Ans : Churachandra was declared king of Manipur in September 1891.
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