Question
What was the leading cause of the Rangpur Rebellion?
Answer
The main cause of the Rangpur Rebellion (1783) was the imposition of a high land tax on the landlords and tenants by the leaseholder Debi Singh. If the landlords or tenants were unable to pay the taxes on time, they were oppressed in many ways, and their properties were confiscated. The rebellion was a result of the farmers’ dissatisfaction and their desire to establish an independent local government.
