The correct answer is: A) British colonial rule.
The Malabar Rebellion of 1921, also known as the Moplah Rebellion, was a major uprising against British rule in the Malabar region of India. The rebellion was led by the Moplahs, a Muslim community in the region, and was motivated by a number of factors, including religious persecution, economic hardship, and resentment of British rule.
The rebellion began in August 1921 and lasted for several months. During the rebellion, the Moplahs attacked British and Hindu targets, killing and looting property. The British government responded by sending in troops to suppress the rebellion. The rebellion was eventually put down, but it left a lasting legacy of bitterness and resentment in the Malabar region.
The following are brief explanations of each option:
- B) Feudal landlords. The Moplahs were a peasant community and were often exploited by feudal landlords. However, the rebellion was not primarily motivated by a desire to overthrow feudal landlords.
- C) Religious persecution. The Moplahs were a Muslim community and were often persecuted by Hindu landlords and officials. However, the rebellion was not primarily motivated by a desire to end religious persecution.
- D) Social injustice. The Moplahs were a poor and marginalized community and suffered from social injustice. However, the rebellion was not primarily motivated by a desire to end social injustice.