Bihar History Set 4

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Prabhavati Devi was a freedom fighter from the Patna region. Veer Kunwar Singh, a prominent freedom fighter, was associated with the revolt of 1857 in Bihar. He played an important role in the freedom struggle, leading the uprising from his region. He attacked Ara with his soldiers after the announcement of the revolt, and his leadership in Jagdishpur made him a significant figure in Bihar's fight against British rule. [48-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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Kunwar Singh was born in Jagdishpur, Bihar in November 1777 AD. He played a heroic role in the revolt of 1857, leading the revolutionaries of Jagdishpur. The revolt aimed to restore the rights and lands of local farmers under the exploitative Tinkathia system enforced by the British. Jagdishpur is located in the Bhojpur district of Bihar. [48-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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Gandhiji started the first Satyagraha movement in India at Champaran in 1917. This movement aimed to address the exploitation of farmers by the British under the Tinkathia system, which required them to grow indigo on 3/20th of their land. It was initiated at the request of Rajkumar Shukla of Bihar, marking the first major success of Gandhiji's nonviolent mass movement in India. [48-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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Prabhavati Devi was a freedom fighter from the Patna region, who played a very active role in the independence movement of India. She contributed significantly to nationalist activities during the struggle for freedom. [48-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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During the Quit India Movement of 1942, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was imprisoned in Bankipur Jail, Patna. This was part of the British crackdown on leaders of the independence movement, where many prominent leaders including Jai Prakash Narayan were imprisoned in different jails. [48-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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Mahatma Gandhi was the national leader of the Champaran Satyagraha. This movement, initiated in Champaran, Bihar, aimed at abolishing the Tinkathia system imposed by British planters. Gandhi's leadership brought attention to the plight of indigo farmers and led to the system's eventual abolition. [48-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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Jai Prakash Narayan joined the Congress Socialist Party, formed in 1934. He, along with leaders like Acharya Narendra Dev, Ashok Mehta, and Meenu Masani, promoted socialist ideology in India and worked for social and political reforms. [48-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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The attempt to assassinate Kingford in Muzaffarpur occurred in April 1908. The bomb, intended for Kingford, accidentally killed two British women. This incident was part of the revolutionary activities against British officers during the freedom struggle. [48-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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Jai Prakash Narayan, along with Phoolan Prasad Verma and other leaders, founded the Bihar Socialist Party. He also played a major role in the formation of the Congress Socialist Party in 1934, establishing and promoting socialist ideology in the country. [48-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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On 12 August 1765, Emperor Shah Alam II granted the East India Company the Diwani rights over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. This allowed the British to collect revenue from these regions and effectively establish permanent control over them, following the Battle of Buxar. [Bihar SSC Stenographer Exam-27.08.2006, 48th-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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Bakhtiyar Khilji, a slave of Mohammad Ghori, conquered Bengal and Bihar. He is also known for destroying the famous Nalanda University during his campaign. [48th-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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Amrapali was a famous dancer of the Lichchhavi kingdom of Vaishali during the Buddhist period. She became a disciple of Mahatma Buddha and is well-known in history as a significant cultural and religious figure of Bihar. [BSSC Amin (Amanat) Rect. Exam-01.05.2005, 48-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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Kunwar Singh, the Zamindar of Jagdishpur and a key leader of the 1857 revolt in Bihar, died on 9 May 1858. He played a crucial role in leading the rebellion against the British in the region and is remembered as the 'Lion of Bihar'. [47" BPSC (Pre) 2004-2005, 48-52" BPSC (Pre) 2007-2008]

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Birsa Munda was the leader of the Munda rebellion (1899-1900 AD), also known as the Ulgulan revolt, in pre-independence Bihar. He fought against the exploitation by landlords and British authorities, mobilizing tribal communities for the uprising. [47" BPSC (Pre) 2004-2005]

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Major Barron led the British troops during the Santhal revolt of 1855-56. The Santhals, under the leadership of Sidhu and Kanhu, successfully revolted against British forces and local landlords to restore their economic position. [46" BPSC (Pre) 2003-2004]

Explanation:

In pre-independence Bihar, big landlords maintained their political power primarily to protect their economic position. The Santhal revolt and other uprisings challenged their authority, highlighting the landlords' focus on preserving economic dominance. [47th BPSC (Pre) 2004-2005]

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Takshashila was a renowned center of education during the Mauryan period, famous for studies in archery, medicine, and various scholarly fields. Nalanda developed later during the Gupta period. [46" BPSC (Pre) 2003-2004]

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The Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha was established in March 1929 by Swami Sahajanand to organize peasants and advocate for their rights. Shrikrishna Sinha was appointed its first secretary. [47" BPSC (Pre) 2004-2005]

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The spread of socialist ideology in Bihar during pre-independence times is credited to leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan and B.P. Sinha, who, through their Western education and experience, motivated youth Congress members to work towards socialist goals and organize political reforms. [46" BPSC (Pre) 2003-2004]