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Difficulty: MediumState History and Historical Movements

Match the following 19th-century regional revolts in Western India (Maharashtra state history) with their respective leaders:

  • Ramosi Uprising (1826–1829)Umaji Naik
  • Bhil Revolt in Khandesh (1817–1819)Sevaram
  • Sawantwadi Revolt (1844)Phond Sawant
  • Gadkari Rebellion in Kolhapur (1844)Daji Krishna Pandit

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The correct pairings are: Ramosi Uprising (1826–1829) matches with Umaji Naik; Bhil Revolt in Khandesh (1817–1819) matches with Sevaram; Sawantwadi Revolt (1844) matches with Phond Sawant; and Gadkari Rebellion in Kolhapur (1844) matches with Daji Krishna Pandit.
Each historical movement corresponds accurately to its regional leader in Maharashtra state history: the Ramosi Uprising was led by Umaji Naik, the Khandesh Bhil Revolt by Sevaram, the Sawantwadi Revolt by Phond Sawant, and the Kolhapur Gadkari Rebellion by Daji Krishna Pandit.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the leader of the Ramosi movement in the Pune/Satara region.
Umaji Naik organized the Ramosis into an armed resistance following British Peshwa territorial annexation.
This establishes the link between Ramosi Uprising and Umaji Naik.
2
Identify the leadership of tribal resistance in Khandesh.
Sevaram led the local Bhil tribes against agrarian grievances and British occupation.
This establishes the link between the Khandesh Bhil Revolt and Sevaram.
3
Match the coast/southern Maratha uprisings (Sawantwadi and Kolhapur Gadkari revolts) with their regional commanders.
Phond Sawant directed the Sawantwadi resistance, while the discontented hereditary militia (Gadkaris) in Kolhapur rebelled under Daji Krishna Pandit's administrative changes.
This completes the accurate cross-matching of all 19th-century regional movements.

Key Concept

19th-Century State History and Regional Uprisings in Western India
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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