Module 4: Loyalist Estates & Feudal Collaboration with the British

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Subtopic 4.1: Feudal Divisions: Estates Siding with the East India Company

The 1857 rebellion sharply divided the landed aristocracy of Bihar between revolutionary patriots and loyalist beneficiaries of British land settlements:

Estates Supplying Imperial Aid: During the height of the crisis, the zamindars and rulers of several prominent estates actively supplied troops, rations, and intelligence to the British East India Company. These included Hathwa, Pandaul, and Bettiah.
The Pledge of the Raja of Dumraon: Located directly in Shahabad district, the Raja of Dumraon formally pledged military and financial assistance to the British against his fellow Shahabad neighbor, Kunwar Singh (even though he had to balance Kunwar Singh's immense moral sway locally).
Suspicion Against the Darbhanga Maharaj: While some supported the British openly, the British administration viewed others with deep suspicion. The colonial authorities suspected the Maharaja of Darbhanga of secretly working in favor of the rebels or withholding active aid.

⭐ Key Points

Zamindars of Hathwa, Pandaul, and Bettiah provided assistance to the Company during 1857.
The Raja of Dumraon in Shahabad promised to assist the British forces.
The British suspected the Maharaja of Darbhanga of working in favor of the rebels.

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Question: Zamindars of which districts supported the Company during the 1857 revolt? Answer: Hathwa, Pandaul, and Bettiah.
Question: Which king in Shahabad promised to assist the British? Answer: Raja of Dumraon.
Question: Whom did the British suspect of working in favor of the rebels? Answer: Darbhanga Maharaj.

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Question 1: During the 1857 movement in Bihar, zamindars of which estates provided assistance to the East India Company?

The estates of Hathwa, Pandaul, and Bettiah supported the British colonial apparatus with horses, elephants, rations, and intelligence.

Question 2: In Shahabad district, the king of which place promised to help the British during the 1857 revolt?

The Raja of Dumraon promised full fidelity and logistical backing to the British East India Company.

Question 3: During the 1857 revolt in Bihar, whom did the British suspect of working in favor of the rebels?

British intelligence harbored strong suspicions that the Maharaja of Darbhanga covertly sympathized with the Indian rebels.

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Zamindars of which districts supported the Company during the 1857 revolt?

Hathwa, Pandaul, and Bettiah.

Which king in Shahabad promised to assist the British?

Raja of Dumraon.

Whom did the British suspect of working in favor of the rebels?

Darbhanga Maharaj.

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