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Who was the leader of the 'Barasat Rebellion' of 1831?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Sidhu Murmu
  2. Titu Mir
  3. Birsa Munda
  4. Dudu Miyan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Titu Mir

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Titu Mir šŸ“š Explanation: Syed Mir Nisar Ali, popularly known as Titu Mir, led the Barasat Rebellion in 1831. He was a follower of the Wahabi movement and organized the local Muslim peasantry against the oppressive taxes imposed by Hindu zamindars and British indigo planters. He is famous for building a 'Bansher Kella' (Bamboo Fort) in Narkelberia to defend against British forces. He died in the final battle when the fort was destroyed by British cannons.