The Pagalpanthi rebellion was indeed a rebellion of

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Garos

Explanation:

• The Pagalpanthis were a semi-religious sect founded by Karam Shah in the northern districts of Bengal.
• The movement was mainly composed of Hajong and Garo tribes.
• Under Karam Shah's son, Tipu Shah, the movement became a peasant rebellion against the oppression of Zamindars.
• The rebels captured Sherpur in 1825 and assumed royal power.
• The movement was suppressed by the British in the 1830s after several military expeditions.

• The sect preached equality and brotherhood.
• It is a significant example of tribal-peasant resistance against the Permanent Settlement.

• An ancient clan during the time of Buddha; not related to 19th-century Bengal rebellions.

• Major tribe of Central India; involved in various other revolts but not the Pagalpanthi.

• Primarily concentrated in Rajasthan and Maharashtra; led a famous revolt in 1818.