With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?

The Revolt of 1857

The Mappila Rebellion of 1921

The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60

Birsa Munda's Revolt of 1899-1900

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2020 • 04 Oct, 2020 • Paper-1

With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?

Correct Answer

Birsa Munda's Revolt of 1899-1900

Context of Ulgulan: The term 'Ulgulan' roughly translates to 'The Great Tumult' or 'The Great Rebellion'. It is one of the most famous tribal uprisings against ......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

Context of Ulgulan ▼

The term 'Ulgulan' roughly translates to 'The Great Tumult' or 'The Great Rebellion'. It is one of the most famous tribal uprisings against British colonial exploitation.

Leadership and Timeline ▼

This massive tribal movement was mobilized and led by the legendary tribal leader Birsa Munda in the Chotanagpur region (present-day Jharkhand) between 1899 and 1900.

Cause of the Revolt ▼

The rebellion was a fierce reaction against the 'Diku' (outsiders, including moneylenders, British officials, and landlords) who were systematically alienating the tribal people from their ancestral land rights (Khuntkatti system).

Conclusion ▼

The phrase specifically acts as a historical synonym for Birsa Munda's rebellion.

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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?