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The Rampa Rebellion (1922–1924), an armed uprising against British colonial authorities in the Godavari agency region, was led by which of the following freedom fighters?

  1. Alluri Sitarama RajuAnswer
  2. B
    Baba Ram Singh
  3. C
    Gomdhar Konwar
  4. D
    Tirot Sing

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Alluri Sitarama Raju
Alluri Sitarama Raju organized the tribal people of the Chodavaram and Narsipatnam forest areas in the Godavari region to fight against the British colonial government's forest restrictions. Using guerrilla tactics, he spearheaded the Rampa Rebellion from 1922 until his martyrdom in 1924.

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1
Identify the historical movement and regional context
The Rampa Rebellion took place between 1922 and 1924 in the Godavari agency region of Andhra Pradesh (then part of the Madras Presidency).
The rebellion was organized against the oppressive British Madras Forest Act of 1882.
2
Identify the leader of the Rampa Rebellion
Alluri Sitarama Raju mobilized the tribal population (Adivasis) and organized guerrilla warfare against the British forces.
He is famously known as 'Manyam Veerudu' (Hero of the Jungles) for leading this uprising.

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Rampa Rebellion and Tribal Freedom Movements in State History
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State History and Historical Movements

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