- The Moplah rebellions occurred in the Malabar region of Kerala. - The Moplah community were predominantly Muslim tenants, while the landlords (Jenmis) were mostly upper-caste Hindus. - The revolts were agrarian in nature, triggered by issues like unfair rents, renewal fees, tenant evictions, and oppressive practices by the landlords. - While the revolts sometimes took on communal overtones due to the religious difference between peasants and landlords, and later involved anti-British sentiment (especially the 1921 revolt), the initial and primary target of the peasant anger in the 19th century was the exploitation by the Hindu landlords.
In 19th century Moplah peasants revolted against the tyranny of which of the following :
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2010 · Topic: Peasant Movement and Kisan Sabha (Mappila Rebellion (Malabar Rebellion) and its agrarian dimensions)
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