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Difficulty: MediumRevolt of 1857, Peasant Struggles, and Tribal Uprisings

Match the 19th-century tribal and regional uprisings listed in List-I with their primary leaders listed in List-II:

  • Khasi Uprising (1829)Tirot Sing
  • Ahom Revolt (1828)Gomdhar Konwar
  • Rampa Rebellion (1879)Chandraya
  • Naikda Movement (1868)Roop Singh

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The Khasi Uprising (1829) corresponds to Tirot Sing, the Ahom Revolt (1828) corresponds to Gomdhar Konwar, the Rampa Rebellion (1879) corresponds to Chandraya, and the Naikda Movement (1868) corresponds to Roop Singh.
Each uprising is accurately paired with its primary leader: Khasi Uprising with Tirot Sing, Ahom Revolt with Gomdhar Konwar, Rampa Rebellion with Chandraya, and Naikda Movement with Roop Singh.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the leader of the Khasi Uprising (1829).
Tirot Sing was the chief of the Khasi council who led the armed resistance against British occupation and road building through the Khasi Hills.
Matching the North-Eastern hill rebellion to its primary leader.
2
Identify the leader of the Ahom Revolt (1828).
Gomdhar Konwar, an Ahom prince, proclaimed himself king and led the revolt against British annexation of Assam.
Matching the early Assam regional revolt to its leader.
3
Identify the leader of the Rampa Rebellion (1879).
Chandraya was one of the principal leaders of the hill tribes in the Rampa region (Andhra) revolting against muttadari oppression and forest laws.
Matching the Andhra tribal uprising to its leader.
4
Identify the leader of the Naikda Movement (1868).
Roop Singh led the Naikda forest tribe in Gujarat against British administration and police posts.
Matching the Western India tribal movement to its leader.

Key Concept

Leaders and regional distribution of 19th-century tribal and peasant uprisings against British colonial rule.
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Revolt of 1857, Peasant Struggles, and Tribal Uprisings

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