Which of the following tribal uprising leaders was/were NOT executed during the revolt but deported to another country?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Tirot Sing.

• Tirot Sing was the leader of the Khasi Rebellion against British rule in Meghalaya in 1829.

• Rather than being executed, Tirot Sing was deported to the Andaman Islands, where he died in exile.

• The British colonial authorities, fearing the spread of his influence, chose deportation over execution.

Information Booster:

• Tilka Manjhi: He was a leader of the Santhal uprising against British rule in 1784. He was captured and hanged by the British.

• Nilamber and Pitamber: These brothers were leaders of the Khurda rebellion in Odisha. They were captured and executed after the rebellion.

• Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu: Leaders of the Santhal rebellion of 1855-56. They were hanged after the rebellion was suppressed.

Additional Information:

• Tribal Uprisings: Many tribal uprisings, including the ones led by Tirot Sing and others, were a reaction against British policies that adversely affected tribal land rights, forest resources, and traditional ways of life.

• Colonial Suppression: The British often resorted to either execution or deportation as a means of neutralizing powerful tribal leaders who led successful resistance movements.