Zamindars and local chieftains
Princely states
Peasant communities
Religious groups
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The correct answer is: a) Zamindars and local chieftains.
The Polygar Wars were a series of conflicts fought between the British East India Company and the local chieftains of the Tamil country in southern India from 1799 to 1801. The wars were fought over the issue of taxation, with the British attempting to increase taxes on the Zamindars (landowners) and local chieftains, who resisted these attempts. The wars were ultimately won by the British, who were able to defeat the Zamindars and local chieftains and impose their authority on the Tamil country.
The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:
- Option b) is incorrect because the Princely states were not involved in the Polygar Wars. The Princely states were independent kingdoms that were not under British control.
- Option c) is incorrect because the peasant communities were not involved in the Polygar Wars. The peasant communities were not organized enough to wage war against the British.
- Option d) is incorrect because the religious groups were not involved in the Polygar Wars. The religious groups were not a significant factor in the wars.