Question

The revolt by the Muslim leaseholders and cultivators of South Malabar is known as________
1. Sepoy Mutiny
2. Mappila Rebellion
3. Channar Revolt
4. Attingal Revolt

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Mappila Rebellion

The correct answer is Mappila Rebellion.

• The revolt taken by the Muslim leaseholders and cultivators of South Malabar is known as Mappila Rebellion.
• Mappila Rebellion was a series of riots by Moplahs (Muslims of Malabar) against the British and the Hindu landlords in Northern Kerala.
• The revolt took place in the year 1921.
• The main reason behind the revolt was the Pookottur incident.
• The Malabar Rebellion of 1921 is often considered as the culmination of the Mappila riots. 
• The famous wagon tragedy is related to the Malabar Rebellion.

• The first war of Indian independence of 1857 was also called Sepoy Mutiny.
• Channar Revolt was for the right of Channar women to cover their breasts like other upper-class women.
• Attingal Revolt was the first organised revolt against the British in Kerala.