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The backbone of the rebellions, their mass base and striking power came from the rack-rented peasants, ruined artisans and demobilized soldiers CAUSES The major cause of the civil rebellions was the rapid changes the British introduced in the economy, administration and land revenue system. The revenues were enhanced by increasing taxes. Thousands of zamindars and … Read more
Politics of sub-Regionalism and pressure groups in the Himachal Pradesh:- A sub-region refers to a small area within a region. Due to various factors, the people of a sub-region feel that they possess a distinct identity. A movement for the separation of that sub-region from a state or for the redressal of grievances in the … Read more
Mass Movements: A Force of Nature Shaping the Earth’s Surface Mass movements, also known as landslides, are a natural phenomenon that involves the downslope movement of rock, soil, and debris under the influence of gravity. These movements can range from slow, creeping flows to rapid, catastrophic events like rockfalls and debris avalanches. Understanding the processes … Read more