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Wahhabi Rebellion in Barasat

(a) Who led the Wahhabi Rebellion? Write a few lines about him.

(b) How did this movement acquire an anti-Hindu complexion?

(c) what happened on 6 November 1831?

(d) How did the British respond to this rebellion?

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(a) Titu Mir, an Islamic preacher led this rebellion. He was deeply influenced by the Wahhabi teachings. He became an important figure among the predominantly Muslim peasantry oppressed under the zamindari system.

(b) The majority of zamindars were Hindus. Thus, the movement acquired an anti-Hindu complexion.

(c) On 6 November 1831, the first major attack was made in the town of Pumea. Titu Mir immediately declared freedom from British Rule.

(d) The British sent a large number of Troops to Narkelberia. Titu Mir along with his soldiers were killed in the staiggle.

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