Alluri Sitaram Raju and the Gudem Rebels
The Gudem rebels in Andhra Pradesh were significantly influenced by a charismatic leader named Alluri Sitaram Raju. He emerged as a prominent figure during the early 20th century, leading an uprising against British colonial rule in the forest regions.
Raju's ability to captivate the tribal rebels stemmed largely from his claims of possessing extraordinary abilities. He propagated the idea that he had mystical powers and could even withstand bullets, making him appear almost invincible in the eyes of his followers. This belief in his special powers fostered immense faith and loyalty among the Gudem rebels, bolstering their morale during their fight against the British.
This unique blend of revolutionary leadership and perceived supernatural prowess made Alluri Sitaram Raju a legendary figure who inspired the Gudem tribal movement.
Important Questions from National movement (1919 - 1939)
- The Non-cooperation Movement in 1920 included all the following, EXCEPT:
- Where was the Khilafat Committee formed in March 1919?
- When did "Chauri Chaura incident" took place?
- Where was the First Round Table Conference held in 1930?
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A:
In a message to the Indian Labour Journal in November 1933, Jawahar Lal Nehru emphasized that both social and national struggles were basic and that in neither should a compromise be made.
Reason R :
He urged the working class to play its role in the anti-imperialist struggle.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
