The correct answer is: A) Colonial period.
The Navalgund Bandaya was a major peasant uprising in Karnataka during the colonial period. It was led by Mallappa Nayaka, a peasant leader, against the British East India Company. The uprising began in 1830 and lasted for two years. It was eventually suppressed by the British, but it is remembered as a significant event in the history of Karnataka.
The 1970s, 1990s, and 2000s were all periods of relative peace and stability in Karnataka. There were no major peasant uprisings during these periods.
The Colonial period was a time of great upheaval and change in India. The British East India Company had established control over much of the country, and the Indian people were struggling to resist their rule. The Navalgund Bandaya was one of many uprisings that took place during this time.
The Navalgund Bandaya was a significant event in the history of Karnataka. It showed the strength and determination of the Indian people to resist British rule. It also helped to unite the people of Karnataka against a common enemy.