25) 100yrs of Malabar Rebellion Flashcards
1
Q
So when did this rebellion happen ?
A
1921
2
Q
Details of Malabar rebellion ?
A
It started as a resistance against the British colonial rule and the feudal system in Southern Malabar but ended in communal violence between Hindus and Muslims
3
Q
Is this the Mappila/Moplah revolt ?
A
YESSS, the revolt between Mappila peasantry and their landlords who were Hindus
4
Q
Origin of Moplahs ?
A
These are a band of fanatic Muslims who had descended from the Arabs and settled in the Malabar Coast about 9th century AD
5
Q
One prominent leader of this revolt ?
A
Variyankunna Kunjahammed Haji – He became so powerful as to establish a parallel govt , eventually was betrayed by a friend and was sentenced to death