movements

Question 1

Recently the Government organised ‘Mangarh Dham ki Gaurav Gatha’ programme, that was a tribute to
which of the following movements in the Indian freedom struggle?
a) Peasant Movement
b) Movement of the working class
c) Tribal uprising
d) None of the abov

Answer 1

The Prime Minister attended a public programme - ‘Mangarh Dham ki Gaurav Gatha’ at Mangarh Hill, Banswara,
Rajasthan, to pay homage to the sacrifices of the unsung tribal heroes and martyrs of the freedom struggle.
Mangarh Hill holds special importance for the Bhil community and other tribes of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya
Pradesh. During the freedom struggle where Bhils and other tribes engaged in a long stand-off with the British, more than 1.5 lakh Bhils rallied at Mangarh Hill on 17th November 1913 under the leadership of Shri Govind
Guru. Britishers opened fire at this gathering, leading to Mangarh Massacre where approximately 1500 tribals
were martyred

Question 2

Consider the following statements regarding Mangarh massacre.
1. In the Indian history, Mangarh massacre took place after the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre.
2. It is referred to as the “Adivasi Jallianwala”, which saw hundreds of Bhil tribals being killed by British
forces.
3. The hills of Mangarh is located on the border of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3

Answer 2

Solution: c)
The massacre, which took place six years before Jallianwalla Bagh and is sometimes referred to as the “Adivasi
Jallianwala”, saw hundreds of Bhil tribals being killed by British forces on November 17, 1913 in the hills of
Mangarh on the border of Rajasthan and Gujarat.