Question

First organized revolt against the British in Kerala was?

• A. Attingal revolt
• B. Kurichiya revolt
• C. Malabar revolt
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Attingal revolt

Attingal Rebellion:

• The Attingal Rebellion was the first organized rebellion against British rule in Kerala.

• Year of the Attingal Rebellion: 15 April 1721.

• District where the Attingal Rebellion took place: Thiruvananthapuram.

• Venad Raja at the time of the Attingal Rebellion: Aditya Varma.

• Treaty following the Attingal Rebellion: Treaty of Venad (1723).

• Key British officer killed in the Attingal Rebellion was: Gifford.