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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
Mizoram Mizoram is a state in northeastern India. It is bordered by Assam to the west, Tripura to the south, Bangladesh to the southeast, and Myanmar to the east and north. The capital of Mizoram is Aizawl. Mizoram is a mountainous state with a population of about 1.1 million people. The majority of the population … Read more
Jat-Jatin The Jats are a large and influential ethnic group found in the northern Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. They are also found in smaller numbers in other parts of India, as well as in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Jats are a warrior caste, and have a long history of military … Read more