At which place was Moplah Rebellion launched in 1921?

At which place was Moplah Rebellion launched in 1921? Correct Answer Kerala

The correct answer is Kerala.

Key Points

• Moplah rebellion refers to the revolt of the peasants against the local landlords controlled by the British government.
• This took place in the Malabar region of the erstwhile Madras Presidency which is now the Malappuram area of Kerala, in 1921.
• The Moplahs are Muslim tenants in the area who practiced agriculture.
• The feudal system and its shortcomings are the main reason behind the rebellion.
• The prominent leaders of the rebellion were Ali Musaliyar and Variyankunnath Kunjahammed Haji.

Additional Information

• Kolkata has been the capital of British India till 1911 when the Indian opposition against the British started in the form of the Battle of Plassey (1757).
• Lucknow is the capital of the Awadh region which is ruled over Begum Hazrat Mahal of Awadh who played an important role in the Revolt of 1857.
• Bihar: Santhal Tribal Movement (1855-56) against the establishment of the Permanent Settlement system of 1793. Champaran Satyagraha (1917) against the oppression of Indigo planters.