Question

The background setting for 'Anandmath' novel written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was
1. Tribal Rebellion
2. Romantic Story of a Zamindar
3. Sanyasi Rebellion
4. War between Rajputs and Pathans

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Sanyasi Rebellion

The correct answer is Sanyasi Rebellion.

•  Anand math is a Bengali fiction, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and published in 1882.
• It is inspired by and set in the background of the Sannyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century, it is considered one of the most important novels in the history of Bengali and Indian literature.

• Anandmath is a Bengali novel written by Bnakim Chandra Chattopadhyay and was published in the year 1882. It gained great importance in the history of Indian literature because it was synonymous with the Indian independence struggle.
• The national song of India 'Vande Mataram' was published in this book. 
• It was translated by Julius Lipner and was published by Oxford Press.
• The plot is about a couple during the Bengal famine who decides to leave the village and go to the nearby city. All the events that take place during and after their travel are depicted in the novel. 

• Sanyasi Revolt (1763 – 1800)
  • Region: Bengal
  • Reason: Pilgrim tax
  • Note Anandmath (Bankim Chandra Chatterjee): Description of the revolt of Sanyasi.
• Fakir Revolt (1776 – 77)
  • Region: Bengal
  • Leader: Majnu shah and Chirag Ali
  • Reason: Religious