Q. With reference to the Sanyasi Revolt, consider the following statements:
1.One of the immediate causes of the revolt was the restriction imposed by the British on religious pilgrimages.
2.The revolt saw participation from both Hindu Sanyasis and Muslim Fakirs.
3.The revolt was primarily directed against local zamindars who collaborated with the British.
4.The novel Anandmath by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is inspired by the events of this revolt.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- The British imposed restrictions on pilgrimages to holy places, which was one of the triggers.
- The revolt was jointly led by Hindu Sanyasis and Muslim Fakirs, indicating communal unity.
- The primary target was the British East India Company, not local zamindars.
- Anandmath is a semi-historical novel based on the Sanyasi Revolt.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
