Question

The anti-British revolts in Travancore were led by :

• A. Veluthampi Dalawa
• B. Pazhassi Raja
• C. Kittur Chennamma
• D. Rani Lakshmibai

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Veluthampi Dalawa

• Pazhassi revolt was one of the major revolts of Kerala.

• The British lifted Pazhassiraja's right to collect taxes from Kottayam, in North Malabar. This was the immediate cause for Pazhassiraja's revolt.

• He led a guerrilla war against the British in the forests of Wayanad.

• Thalakkal Chandu, Kaitheri Ambu, Edachana Kunkan were the prominent leaders who fought with Pazhassiraja.

• The revolt ended with the death of Pazhassiraja

• The anti-British revolts in Travancore were led by Veluthampi Dalawa.

• The constant intervention of the Company in the home affairs of Travancore hindered the smooth administration of Dalawa, causing him to turn against the British.

• Paliyathachan, the minister of Kochi extended his assistance to Dalawa.

• In the famous Kundara Proclamation of 1809, Dalawa called upon the people to fight against the British. However, he was defeated by the British