Practicing Success
Who among the following organised the armed rebellion against the British Raj in 1879 in Maharashtra? |
Vasudev Balwant Phadke Birsa Munda Buddhu Bhagat Tikendrajit Singh |
Vasudev Balwant Phadke |
The correct answer is Option 1- Vasudev Balwant Phadke. Vasudev Balwant Phadke was a Marathi revolutionary who organized an armed rebellion against the British Raj in 1879 in Maharashtra. He was a Ramoshi, a community of peasant warriors, and he believed that the British were exploiting the Indian people. Phadke and his followers launched a series of raids on British targets in Maharashtra, including government offices, banks, and railways. They also issued a proclamation calling for Indian independence. The rebellion was eventually suppressed by the British, but it was a significant event in the Indian independence movement. It showed that the Indian people were willing to fight for their freedom, even through armed struggle. The other options are incorrect:
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