Who was the main leader of the 'Paglapanthi' movement, a semi-religious sect that revolted against British zamindars in Bengal during the 1820s? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the main leader of the 'Paglapanthi' movement, a semi-religious sect that revolted against British zamindars in Bengal during the 1820s?
A. Karam Shah and his son Tipu Shah
B. Dadu Miyan
C. Titu Mir
D. Haji Shariatullah
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Paglapanthis were a tribal order led by Karam Shah. His son Tipu Shah organized the tenant farmers against colonial zamindars' rent exactions.
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