Q. With reference to the Koya revolts in the eastern Godavari tract, consider the following statements:
1.The 1879-80 uprising was primarily directed against the “Mansabdars” and the new forest laws that restricted the traditional rights of the Koyas to the forest.
2.The rebellion was led by Tomma Sora, who was later succeeded by Anantayyar, who attempted to organize the Koyas into a disciplined military force.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The Koyas of the Rampa region rebelled against the oppressive Mansabdars (revenue farmers) and the colonial forest regulations that prohibited shifting cultivation (Podu) and taxed minor forest produce.
- Statement 2: Correct. Tomma Sora was the primary leader of the 1879 revolt. After his death, Raja Anantayyar continued the struggle in 1886, attempting to create a more organized resistance against the British.
