Which of the following statements about the Sanyasi and Faqir disturbances/rebellions are correct?
- 1. Governor-General Warren Hastings faced the persistent Sanyasi and Faqir disturbances in Bengal and Bihar.
- 2. There were a number of Shaivite Naga Sanyasis who formed into armed bands.
- 3. Majnu Shah, who led bands into Bengal from 1771, was their prominent leader.
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1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2021
– Statement 2 is correct: The Sanyasi rebels included a significant number of Shaivite Naga Sanyasis, who were often organised into armed bands.
– Statement 3 is correct: Majnu Shah was a prominent leader of the Faqirs and led several incursions into Bengal from 1771 onwards, often clashing with the British forces.