Which tribal community in Assam revolted against British taxation policies in the late 19th century?

Khasis
Nagas
Mizos
Garos

The correct answer is: a) Khasis

The Khasis are an indigenous people of the Indian state of Meghalaya. They are a matrilineal society, meaning that property and inheritance are passed down through the female line. The Khasis have a long history of resisting British rule, and in the late 19th century, they revolted against British taxation policies. The revolt was led by U Tirot Sing, who was killed in battle in 1841. The Khasis were eventually defeated by the British, but their resistance is remembered as an important part of their history.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • The Nagas are an indigenous people of the Indian states of Nagaland, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh. They are a patriarchal society, meaning that property and inheritance are passed down through the male line. The Nagas did not revolt against British taxation policies in the late 19th century.
  • The Mizos are an indigenous people of the Indian state of Mizoram. They are a matrilineal society, like the Khasis. The Mizos did not revolt against British taxation policies in the late 19th century.
  • The Garos are an indigenous people of the Indian states of Meghalaya and Assam. They are a patriarchal society, like the Nagas. The Garos did not revolt against British taxation policies in the late 19th century.