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Difficulty: Very hardState History and Historical Movements

Match the following prominent regional state historical movements with their respective leaders and geographical contexts:

  • Kittur Rebellion (1824–1829)Spearheaded by Rani Chennamma and Sangolli Rayanna against British annexation in Karnataka
  • Ramosi Armed Uprising (1879)Led by Vasudev Balwant Phadke against British agrarian distress policies in Maharashtra
  • Sambalpur Revolt (1827–1862)Led by Veer Surendra Sai against British interference in native succession in Odisha
  • Ahom Resistance (1828)Led by Gomdhar Konwar against British rule following the Treaty of Yandabo in Assam

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The correct pairings are: Kittur Rebellion (1824–1829) matches with Rani Chennamma and Sangolli Rayanna in Karnataka; Ramosi Armed Uprising (1879) matches with Vasudev Balwant Phadke in Maharashtra; Sambalpur Revolt (1827–1862) matches with Veer Surendra Sai in Odisha; and Ahom Resistance (1828) matches with Gomdhar Konwar in Assam.
The pairings correctly connect each regional anti-colonial movement to its key leader, state context, and historical background: Kittur Rebellion with Rani Chennamma and Sangolli Rayanna in Karnataka; Ramosi Armed Uprising with Vasudev Balwant Phadke in Maharashtra; Sambalpur Revolt with Veer Surendra Sai in Odisha; and Ahom Resistance with Gomdhar Konwar in Assam.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the leadership and geographical region of the Kittur Rebellion (1824–1829).
The movement originated in Kittur (Karnataka), led by Rani Chennamma and her military commander Sangolli Rayanna against British annexation attempts.
Identify the historical figures and state boundary associated with Kittur.
2
Examine the Ramosi Armed Uprising (1879).
It was spearheaded by Vasudev Balwant Phadke in the Bombay Presidency (Maharashtra) using secret armed bands of Ramosis.
Differentiate between early anti-colonial uprisings in Western India.
3
Examine the Sambalpur Revolt (1827–1862).
It was a major resistance movement in Odisha led by tribal and local leader Veer Surendra Sai against British interference in state succession.
Identify Eastern Indian regional resistance dynamics.
4
Analyze the Ahom Resistance (1828).
Following the First Anglo-Burmese War and Treaty of Yandabo (1826), Gomdhar Konwar led an uprising to re-establish Ahom sovereignty in Assam.
Connect treaties of Northeast India with regional leadership.

Key Concept

State-specific anti-colonial uprisings and leadership during the 19th century
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