Resistance in Assam: Historical Context
The British annexation of Assam in 1826 after the Treaty of Yandaboo led to significant changes in the socio-economic structure. The introduction of high land taxes and exploitative policies sparked several uprisings among the local population and peasants.
Key Revolts and Risings
- Phulaguri Dhawa (1861): The first peasant uprising in Assam against the ban on opium cultivation and proposed taxes on betel nut and pan.
- Patharughat Revolt (1894): A significant peasant protest in Darrang district against increased land revenue, often called the "Jallianwala Bagh of Assam."
- Rangia and Lachima Revolts: Other important peasant movements that challenged British economic exploitation.
- Role of the Nobility: Early resistance led by Gomdhar Konwar and Piyoli Phukan.
Chapter-wise Question Answer
Study these Class 10 History solutions for your HSLC preparation:
Q1: When did the Phulaguri Dhawa take place?
Ans: 1861.
Q2: Who led the first organized resistance against the British in Assam?
Ans: Gomdhar Konwar in 1828.
HSLC Social Science MCQ & Important Questions
Focus on the causes of the peasant revolts in Assam and the significance of the 1857 uprising's impact on the region for the 2027 board exams.
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