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๐Ÿ“œ Modern History Chapter 8: 1857 Revolt in Bihar (Part III - Regional Spread & Suppression)

Module 2: North & Central Bihar: Tirhut, Chhapra, Champaran & Patna

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 8 of 28 ๐Ÿงฉ Module 2 of 6 โฑ๏ธ ~2 min read ๐Ÿ’ก 6 MCQs
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Concept

Subtopic 2.1: The Collapse of British Administration Across the Plains

North and Central Bihar witnessed both popular uprisings and the complete disruption of imperial administration:

  • The Collapse in Tirhut: The intensity of the revolt across North Bihar was so severe that in Tirhut, the general population genuinely perceived that British governance had collapsed entirely from the country.
  • Execution of Police Jamadar Hasan Ali Khan: In Tirhut, even native police personnel sympathized with the rebellion; police Jamadar Hasan Ali Khan was hanged in 1857 for aiding rebel communications.
  • Assassination of Major Holmes in Champaran: In Champaran, rebel cavalry ambushed and killed Major E. S. Holmes at Sugauli near Motihari.
  • The Revolt in Chhapra: In Saran district, the rebellion was spearheaded by Mohammad Hussain Khan.
  • Patna Leaders & British Recruitment Bans: In Patna, influential figures like Ali Karim, Lutf Ali Khan, and Mir Ali Rangrej mobilized urban resistance. Panicked by widespread disloyalty, the British explicitly prohibited the recruitment of Rajputs (as well as Brahmins and Muslims) while forming auxiliary police battalions in Patna.
The Collapse of British Administration Across the Plains
Figure: The Collapse of British Administration Across the Plains
โญ Key Points
  • Mohammad Hussain Khan led the revolt in Chhapra.
  • In Tirhut, people felt as though British administration had completely ceased.
  • Major E.S. Holmes was assassinated by rebel cavalry in Sugauli, Champaran.
  • Police Jamadar Hasan Ali Khan was executed by hanging in Tirhut in 1857.
  • Ali Karim, Lutf Ali Khan, and Mir Ali Rangrej were rebel leaders in Patna.
  • The British banned the recruitment of Rajputs (also Brahmins and Muslims) in the Patna police corps.
๐Ÿ“Œ One-line Q&A
  • Question: Where did the 1857 revolt break out under Mohammad Hussain Khan? Answer: Chhapra.
  • Question: Where did people feel government administration had ended? Answer: Tirhut.
  • Question: Where was Major E.S. Holmes killed in 1857? Answer: Champaran (Sugauli).
  • Question: Where was police jamadar Hasan Ali Khan hanged? Answer: Tirhut.
  • Question: Where were Ali Karim, Lutf Ali Khan, and Mir Ali Rangrej active? Answer: Patna.
  • Question: Which caste was barred from recruitment in the Patna police force? Answer: Rajputs (along with Brahmins and Muslims).
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Question 1: In 1857, under the leadership of Mohammad Hussain Khan, the revolt took place in which district of Bihar?

Mohammad Hussain Khan led the anti-British rebellion in Chhapra (Saran district).

Question 2: During 1857, in which region of Bihar did the people perceive that government administration had completely ceased from the country?

In Tirhut, the complete disruption of courts and revenue machinery led locals to believe British rule had collapsed.

Question 3: Where was Major E. S. Holmes assassinated during the 1857 revolt in Bihar?

A band of rebel horsemen ambushed and killed Major E. S. Holmes at Sugauli near Motihari in Champaran.

Question 4: Where was police jamadar Hasan Ali Khan hanged in the year 1857?

Police Jamadar Hasan Ali Khan of Tirhut was executed by hanging in 1857 for treason and supporting the mutineers.

Question 5: Ali Karim, Lutf Ali Khan, and Mir Ali Rangrej were leaders of the 1857 revolt in which city?

Ali Karim, Lutf Ali Khan, and Mir Ali Rangrej were prominent leaders organizing urban resistance in Patna.

Question 6: In forming the police force in Patna during the 1857 revolt, which community did the British forbid from being recruited?

The British strictly banned the recruitment of Rajputs, Brahmins, and Muslims in Patna's police, fearing sympathy with the rebels.
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Where did the 1857 revolt break out under Mohammad Hussain Khan?

Chhapra.

Where did people feel government administration had ended?

Tirhut.

Where was Major E.S. Holmes killed in 1857?

Champaran (Sugauli).

Where was police jamadar Hasan Ali Khan hanged?

Tirhut.

Where were Ali Karim, Lutf Ali Khan, and Mir Ali Rangrej active?

Patna.

Which caste was barred from recruitment in the Patna police force?

Rajputs (along with Brahmins and Muslims).
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