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?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- Both 1 and 2Cevap
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Cevap
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.
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Kittur Uprising of 1824 and regional anti-colonial resistance leadership