Ulgulan Movement
Question
With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
Options
The Revolt of 1857
The Mappila Rebellion of 1921
The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60
Birsa Munda's Revolt of 1899-1900
Explanation
The Munda Rebellion (1899-1900), led by Birsa Munda against British colonial exploitation, local zamindars, and moneylenders in the Chotanagpur region, is historically known as the 'Ulgulan' which translates to the 'Great Tumult' or 'Great Commotion'. > One-line conceptual takeaway: Ulgulan refers to the messianic tribal uprising of the Mundas aimed at establishing an independent tribal kingdom. Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2020
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q35
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Modern India (general)
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT History / Tribal Uprisings
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