Who among the following led the first rebellion against the British rule in Assam in 1828?

Maniram Dewan
Gomdhar Konwar
Piyali Baruah
Piyali Phookan

The correct answer is: A. Maniram Dewan

Maniram Dewan was a prominent Assamese freedom fighter who led the first rebellion against the British rule in Assam in 1828. He was a close associate of the Ahom king Purandar Singha and played a key role in the administration of the kingdom. However, he was opposed to the British East India Company’s growing influence in Assam and led a rebellion against the company in 1828. The rebellion was unsuccessful and Maniram Dewan was executed by the British.

Gomdhar Konwar was a Kachari chief who led a rebellion against the British in 1830. The rebellion was also unsuccessful and Gomdhar Konwar was executed by the British.

Piyali Baruah was a prominent Assamese freedom fighter who led the Assamese revolt of 1857. The revolt was unsuccessful and Piyali Baruah was executed by the British.

Piyali Phookan was a prominent Assamese freedom fighter who led the Assamese revolt of 1857. The revolt was unsuccessful and Piyali Phookan was executed by the British.

Maniram Dewan was the most prominent of these freedom fighters and his rebellion was the first major challenge to the British rule in Assam. He is remembered as a national hero in Assam and his legacy continues to inspire the people of the state.

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