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Difficulty: MediumState History and Historical Movements

With reference to the historic Kittur Uprising (1824) against British colonial expansion in South Indian regional history, consider the following statements:

1. The uprising was sparked by the British refusal to recognize the adopted heir to the throne of Kittur state following the ruler's death.
2. Sangolli Rayanna served as a key military commander who conducted guerrilla warfare against colonial forces during the resistance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A
    1 only
  2. B
    2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2Answer
  4. D
    Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The option stating 'Both 1 and 2' is correct because the 1824 Kittur Uprising was initiated by Rani Chennamma after British officers rejected the state's adopted successor, and Sangolli Rayanna famously spearheaded the army and guerrilla warfare efforts for Kittur's independence.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding the cause of the Kittur Uprising.
Statement 1 is correct. Following the death of Raja Mallasarja and his son, Rani Chennamma adopted Shivalingappa as the heir. The British Political Agent St. John Thackeray rejected this adoption and attempted to take over the administration of Kittur state in 1824.
Verifying the historical administrative trigger for the regional rebellion.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding the role of Sangolli Rayanna.
Statement 2 is correct. Sangolli Rayanna was the army chief of Kittur state who organized significant armed resistance and guerrilla operations against British forces after the fall of the fort.
Identifying key leadership personalities associated with the regional movement.

Key Concept

Kittur Uprising of 1824 and regional anti-colonial resistance leadership
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State History and Historical Movements

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