Question

In which of the following year the famous Telangana revolt was started under the leadership of Sundarayya?
1. 1940
2. 1946
3. 1950
4. 1962

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1946

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 1946.

• The famous Telangana revolt was started under the leadership of Sundarayya in 1946.
  • The revolt was against the oppressive feudal lords and quickly spread to the Warangal and Bidar districts.
  • Telangana Revolt was active between 1946 and 1951.
  • The rebellion led to the capture of Hyderabad state from the Nizam's rule on 17 September 1948.
  • Jab Khet Jage the novel authored by Krishan Chander was based on the Telangana Rebellion.
• Puchalapalli Sundarayya was a founding member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
  • Well known as Comrade PS.
  • He was the main leader of the Telangana Rebellion.
  • One of the founders of the All India Kisan Sabha.