Tribal resistance to British encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh was led by figures like:

The correct answer is: c) Rani Gaidinliu.

Rani Gaidinliu was a Naga religious leader and freedom fighter who led the Naga people in their fight against British rule. She was born in 1915 in the village of Rani Gaidinliu in the present-day state of Nagaland. She was the youngest of four children. Her father was a village chief and her mother was a housewife.

Gaidinliu was educated at a mission school in Kohima. She was a bright student and excelled in her studies. However, she was also deeply religious and was drawn to the teachings of Christianity. She was baptized at the age of 13.

In 1929, when Gaidinliu was 14 years old, her father was killed by the British. This event had a profound impact on her life. She vowed to avenge her father’s death and to fight for the freedom of her people.

In 1931, Gaidinliu founded the “Naga National Council” (NNC), an organization that fought for Naga independence. She led the NNC in a series of armed uprisings against the British. The British responded by sending troops to Nagaland to suppress the uprisings. Gaidinliu was captured and imprisoned in 1932. She was released from prison in 1947, after India gained independence from British rule.

After her release from prison, Gaidinliu continued to work for Naga independence. She met with Indian leaders, including Jawaharlal Nehru, to discuss the Naga issue. However, her efforts were unsuccessful. In 1963, Nagaland was granted statehood within India. Gaidinliu was disappointed by this outcome, but she continued to work for the welfare of her people.

Gaidinliu died in 1993 at the age of 78. She is remembered as a national hero in Nagaland. She is also revered by many Naga Christians as a saint.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Matmur Jamoh was a leader of the Khasi people in Meghalaya. He led a rebellion against the British in 1829.
• Tirot Sing was a leader of the Garo people in Meghalaya. He led a rebellion against the British in 1829.
• U Kiang Nangbah was a leader of the Meitei people in Manipur. He led a rebellion against the British in 1891.