25) 100yrs of Malabar Rebellion

Question 1

So when did this rebellion happen ?

Answer 1

1921

Question 2

Details of Malabar rebellion ?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Is this the Mappila/Moplah revolt ?

Answer 3

YESSS, the revolt between Mappila peasantry and their landlords who were Hindus

Question 4

Origin of Moplahs ?

Answer 4

These are a band of fanatic Muslims who had descended from the Arabs and settled in the Malabar Coast about 9th century AD

Question 5

One prominent leader of this revolt ?

Answer 5

Variyankunna Kunjahammed Haji – He became so powerful as to establish a parallel govt , eventually was betrayed by a friend and was sentenced to death