Module 6: Amar Singh and the Suppression of the Revolt

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Subtopic 6.1: Continuation of the Struggle

The death of Kunwar Singh did not extinguish the flames of rebellion in Bihar. The mantle of leadership was immediately taken up by his younger brother:

Leadership of Amar Singh: Amar Singh, Kunwar Singh's younger brother, assumed command of the revolutionary forces. He sustained the rebellion in the Shahabad region through highly effective guerrilla warfare tactics from the Kaimur hills.
Parallel Government: Amar Singh even established a parallel Indian government in Jagdishpur, successfully keeping the British administration at bay for several months. His brother, Hare Krishna Singh, served as the military commander of this parallel setup.
The Suppression: The British eventually intensified their operations. By late 1858, under heavy pressure from British forces commanded by figures like Lugard, Amar Singh was forced to retreat toward the Terai region of Nepal.
Capture and End: Amar Singh was eventually captured in December 1859 by the forces of the Maharaja of Nepal and handed over to the British. He died in a Gorakhpur jail in 1860, effectively marking the definitive end of the 1857 resistance in Bihar.

⭐ Key Points

Amar Singh, Kunwar Singh's brother, continued the rebellion in Bihar after April 1858.
He successfully employed guerrilla warfare tactics from the Kaimur hills.
Amar Singh established a parallel government in Jagdishpur.
He was captured in Nepal in 1859 and died in a Gorakhpur jail in 1860, ending the revolt.

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Question: Who took over the leadership of the revolt in Bihar after the death of Kunwar Singh? Answer: Amar Singh.
Question: Where did Amar Singh run his parallel government? Answer: Jagdishpur.
Question: From which hills did Amar Singh conduct his guerrilla warfare? Answer: Kaimur Hills.

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Question 1: Who assumed the leadership of the revolutionary forces in Bihar immediately after the death of Babu Kunwar Singh?

Amar Singh, the younger brother of Kunwar Singh, seamlessly took over the command and sustained the anti-British struggle.

Question 2: From which geographical region did Amar Singh primarily conduct his guerrilla warfare against the British?

The dense forests and rugged terrain of the Kaimur hills provided an ideal base for Amar Singh's hit-and-run guerrilla tactics.

Question 3: Where was Amar Singh eventually captured in December 1859, leading to the definitive end of the revolt in Bihar?

Under intense British pressure, Amar Singh retreated to the Terai region of Nepal, where he was captured by the Maharaja of Nepal's forces and handed over.

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Who took over the leadership of the revolt in Bihar after the death of Kunwar Singh?

Amar Singh.

Where did Amar Singh run his parallel government?

Jagdishpur.

From which hills did Amar Singh conduct his guerrilla warfare?

Kaimur Hills.

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