[amp_mcq option1=”Martyr figure in Assamese nationalism” option2=”Symbol of collaboration with the British” option3=”Forgotten historical footnote” option4=”Controversial and divisive figure” correct=”option1″]
The correct answer is: a) Martyr figure in Assamese nationalism.
Maniram Dewan was a prominent Assamese freedom fighter who was executed by the British in 1858 for his role in the Assamese Rebellion of 1857. He is considered a martyr figure in Assamese nationalism and his execution is remembered as a key event in the history of the Assamese people.
The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:
- Option b) is incorrect because Maniram Dewan was not a symbol of collaboration with the British. He was a staunch nationalist who opposed British rule.
- Option c) is incorrect because Maniram Dewan is not a forgotten historical footnote. He is a well-known figure in Assamese history and his execution is remembered as a key event in the history of the Assamese people.
- Option d) is incorrect because Maniram Dewan is not a controversial and divisive figure. He is a revered figure in Assamese history and his execution is remembered as a key event in the history of the Assamese people.