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Modern Indian History UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

The Pagal panthi rebellion was indeed rebellion of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Garos

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Garos”.
The Pagal Panthi movement was a socio-religious movement that turned into a rebellion against the British and zamindars. It primarily involved the Garo and Hajong tribes of the Bengal region.

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