Previous Year Question

The correct matching is — Paika Revolt–Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Mahapatra, Bareilly Revolt–Mufti Muhammad Aiwaz, Malabar Revolt–Edachena Kungan and Sylhet Revolt–Radharam.

The Paika Revolt was led by Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Mahapatra. The revolt broke out in 1817 at Khurda in Odisha against the rule of the East India Company. Jagabandhu was the traditional military commander under the Raja of Khurda and emerged as the principal leader of the Paikas.

British land-revenue policies, loss of the Paikas' rent-free lands and interference with the traditional political order increased discontent. During March-April 1817, the uprising spread rapidly through Khurda, Banpur and adjoining areas.

The Bareilly Revolt was led by Mufti Muhammad Aiwaz. The reference here is not to the Bareilly uprising of 1857, but to the civil uprising at Bareilly in 1816. A major cause was the tax imposed for maintaining the local police and its harsh collection.

Mufti Muhammad Aiwaz was a highly respected religious figure in Rohilkhand. Violence during tax collection and an injury suffered by the Mufti transformed the protest into a wider uprising, drawing people from neighbouring areas as well.

The Malabar Revolt is associated with Edachena Kungan. In this question, ‘Malabar Revolt’ does not refer to the Mappila Revolt of 1921, but to the anti-Company resistance in Malabar led by Pazhassi Raja. Edachena Kungan was one of Pazhassi Raja's principal military associates and commanders.

Edachena Kungan played an important role in the attack on Panamaram Fort on 11 October 1802. He subsequently mobilised people in Wayanad to take up arms against British rule.

The Sylhet Revolt is associated with Radharam. Radharam was a local zamindar in the area of present-day southern Karimganj who resisted British authority. Following his resistance in 1786, the British were able to establish firmer control over the region.