Question
What was the main cause of the Sanyasi Rebellion?
Answer
The main cause of the Sanyasi Rebellion were
- Economic distress: Peasants in Bengal suffered due to high taxes, forced cultivation of indigo, and an oppressive revenue system under British rule.
- Religious resentment: British restrictions on traditional religious practices led to resentment among Sannyasis and Fakirs who felt their way of life was threatened.
- Political oppression: British laws and regulations curtailed political and social rights, leading to a rebellion by Sannyasis and Fakirs who sought to assert their independence.
