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With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?<\/p>\n

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\n“Ulgulan,” meaning “Great Tumult” or “Great Commotion,” is the term used to describe the Munda Rebellion led by Birsa Munda against the British Raj and the exploitation by zamindars and moneylenders (‘Dikus’) in the Chota Nagpur region of present-day Jharkhand. The revolt took place primarily between 1899 and 1900.
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\n“Ulgulan” is synonymous with the Munda Rebellion led by tribal leader Birsa Munda.
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\nThe Revolt of 1857 (A) is known by various names like Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence. The Mappila Rebellion of 1921 (B) was an uprising in Malabar, Kerala. The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 (C) was a peasant uprising against indigo planters in Bengal. “Ulgulan” specifically refers to the widespread rebellion led by Birsa Munda, focusing on tribal rights, land issues, and resistance against colonial rule and outsiders.
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With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events? [amp_mcq option1=”The Revolt of 1857″ option2=”The Mappila Rebellion of 1921″ option3=”The Indigo Revolt of 1859 – 60″ option4=”Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899 – 1900″ correct=”option4″] This question was previously asked in UPSC IAS – … <\/p>\n

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