In which year did the Patharughat Peasant Uprising against the tax policies of British take place in Assam?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1894
The Patharughat Peasant Uprising took place in 1894 in Assam. The revolt was a violent protest by local farmers against the British colonial government's oppressive tax policies, particularly the increase in land revenue. The uprising culminated in a bloody confrontation on January 28, 1894, when British forces opened fire on unarmed peasants, killing many.
Other Options:
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1862: This year marks the Phulaguri Dhawa, another peasant uprising in Assam, but not Patharughat.
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1873: A significant year for Assam’s history due to the establishment of the Assam Tea Company, but unrelated to Patharughat.
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1885: The year of the Indian National Congress's formation, but no major peasant revolt in Assam occurred then.
Thus, 1894 is the correct answer for the Patharughat uprising.