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

Module 3: East Bihar, Rohini Mutiny & Rebel Battlegrounds

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 8 of 28 ๐Ÿงฉ Module 3 of 6 โฑ๏ธ ~2 min read ๐Ÿ’ก 6 MCQs
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Concept

Subtopic 3.1: The Rohini Inception, Bhagalpur Cantonment & Riverine Fronts

The 1857 revolt in undivided Bihar actually began in military barracks in June 1857 before spreading across the riverine plains:

  • The Outbreak at Rohini (Deoghar): In undivided Bihar (including Jharkhand), the very first military mutiny erupted at Rohini (Deoghar) within the 32nd Native Infantry Regiment in June 1857. Following the mutiny, the British shifted the regiment's headquarters from Rohini to Bhagalpur.
  • Bhagalpur Uprising: Later, at Bhagalpur, two companies of the 32nd Native Infantry and the 5th Irregular Cavalry rose in mutiny. In the district, Guni Jha, charged with anti-British rebellion and dacoity, mobilized local resistance.
  • The Martyrdom of Sarnam Singh: In Rohtas, rebel leader Sarnam Singh combated colonial forces until Captain Rattray executed him with artillery/gunfire on 19 July 1858.
  • Sheikh Bhikhari: A revered commander, Sheikh Bhikhari, played a historic role in the 1857 resistance before being executed by the British.
  • The Witness of the Son River: The riverbanks of the Son River witnessed key crossings, guerrilla skirmishes, and tactical movements of Kunwar Singh's rebel forces.
โญ Key Points
  • The 32nd Regiment headquarters was shifted from Rohini (Deoghar) to Bhagalpur.
  • Two companies of the 32nd N.I. and 5th Irregular company mutinied in Bhagalpur.
  • Guni Jha was a rebel leader based in Bhagalpur.
  • Sarnam Singh was a rebel leader from Rohtas, executed by Rattray on 19 July 1858.
  • Sheikh Bhikhari was executed for his role in the 1857 revolt.
  • The banks of the Son River witnessed the rebel movements of 1857.
๐Ÿ“Œ One-line Q&A
  • Question: Where was the HQ of the 32nd Regiment shifted from Rohini? Answer: Bhagalpur.
  • Question: In which district did two companies of the 32nd N.I. rebel? Answer: Bhagalpur.
  • Question: Rebel Guni Jha was associated with which district? Answer: Bhagalpur.
  • Question: Where was rebel leader Sarnam Singh from? Answer: Rohtas.
  • Question: Sheikh Bhikhari is associated with which event? Answer: 1857 Revolt.
  • Question: The banks of which river witnessed the 1857 rebels? Answer: Son River.
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MCQs

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Question 1: In undivided Bihar (including Jharkhand), the 32nd Regiment first rebelled at Rohini in 1857. Where was the headquarters of this regiment shifted from Rohini (Deoghar)?

Following the June 1857 mutiny at Rohini, British commanders moved the 32nd Regiment headquarters to Bhagalpur.

Question 2: In which district did two companies of the 32nd N.I. and the 5th Irregular company rebel during 1857?

The troops mutinied in Bhagalpur and marched towards Rohilkhand and Shahabad to join Kunwar Singh.

Question 3: Guni Jha, a rebel and accused in anti-British actions during the 1857 revolt, belonged to which district?

Guni Jha was a local leader operating in the Bhagalpur region who challenged British authority.

Question 4: Where was the 1857 rebel leader Sarnam Singh from?

Sarnam Singh belonged to Rohtas and was shot dead by British officer Captain Rattray on 19 July 1858.

Question 5: Sheikh Bhikhari of Bihar is associated with which historical movement?

Sheikh Bhikhari was a valiant commander during the 1857 revolt who was captured and executed by the British.

Question 6: The bank of which river in Bihar witnessed the military maneuvers of the 1857 rebels?

The Son River banks served as critical strategic crossing points and skirmish zones for Kunwar Singh's army.
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One-liners

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Where was the HQ of the 32nd Regiment shifted from Rohini?

Bhagalpur.

In which district did two companies of the 32nd N.I. rebel?

Bhagalpur.

Rebel Guni Jha was associated with which district?

Bhagalpur.

Where was rebel leader Sarnam Singh from?

Rohtas.

Sheikh Bhikhari is associated with which event?

1857 Revolt.

The banks of which river witnessed the 1857 rebels?

Son River.
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