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Sanyasi Revolt: UPSC Mind Map

Interactive mind map for sanyasi revolt , covering key concepts, relationships, and facts relevant to UPSC Prelims and Mains preparation.

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Key Concepts in this Mind Map

  • Sanyasi Revolt
  • * Period
  • * Late 18th Century (c. 1770s-1820s)
  • * Post-Bengal Famine (1770)
  • * Causes
  • * Economic Distress
  • * Devastating Famine of 1770
  • * High land revenue demands by EIC
  • * Oppressive economic policies, ruin of local industries
  • * Religious Restrictions
  • * EIC's ban on pilgrims visiting holy places
  • * Perceived interference in traditional religious practices
  • * Displacement & Discontent
  • * Disbanded soldiers from Nawabs' armies
  • * Displaced peasants and zamindars due to EIC policies
  • * Role of Sanyasis/Fakirs
  • * Traditional right to collect alms from rich
  • * Wandering ascetics, well-organised groups, armed for self-defence
  • * Leaders
  • * Fakirs: Majnu Shah, Chirag Ali, Musa Shah
  • * Sanyasis: Bhabani Pathak, Debi Chaudhurani, Kena Sarkar, Dirjinarayan
  • * Areas Affected
  • * Bengal and Bihar (especially Bogra, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Dinajpur)
  • * Nature of the Revolt

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