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Match the following prominent regional uprisings in 19th-century state history (List-I) with their respective key leaders or associated centers (List-II):

  • Paika Rebellion (1817)Bakshi Jagabandhu (Khordha, Odisha)
  • Chuar Rebellion (1798–1799)Durjol Singh (Jangal Mahals, Bengal/Odisha border)
  • Sambalpur Revolt (1857)Veer Surendra Sai (Western Odisha)
  • Phulaguri Dhawa (1861)Peasant Raiyats of Nagaon (Assam)

Answer

Paika Rebellion (1817) pairs with Bakshi Jagabandhu (Khordha, Odisha); Chuar Rebellion (1798–1799) pairs with Durjol Singh (Jangal Mahals); Sambalpur Revolt (1857) pairs with Veer Surendra Sai (Western Odisha); and Phulaguri Dhawa (1861) pairs with Peasant Raiyats of Nagaon (Assam).
Each regional historical movement correctly aligns with its key leadership figure and region: the Paika Rebellion with Bakshi Jagabandhu in Khordha (Odisha); the Chuar Rebellion with Durjol Singh in Jangal Mahals; the Sambalpur Revolt with Veer Surendra Sai in Western Odisha; and Phulaguri Dhawa with the Nagaon peasantry in Assam.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the leadership of the 1817 Khordha uprising
The Paika Rebellion was commanded by Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar in Odisha.
Establishing the primary leader of the armed militia revolt in Khordha.
2
Associate the leader of the late 18th-century Chuar Rebellion
Durjol Singh led the Chuar uprising in the Jangal Mahals area.
Connecting regional agrarian resistance against Bengal/Odisha land settlements.
3
Match the 1857 regional resistance hero of Western Odisha
Veer Surendra Sai led the Sambalpur resistance against British annexation.
Identifying the key leader of the 1857 war of independence in Sambalpur.
4
Match the 1861 Assam peasant movement
Phulaguri Dhawa was carried out by the peasant raiyats of Nagaon, Assam.
Locating the first major agrarian revolt against colonial fiscal policy in Assam.

Key Concept

Regional Uprisings and Leaders in 19th-Century State History
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State History and Historical Movements

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