Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math?
BRangpur and Dinapur uprising
CBishnupur and Birbhum rebellion
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The question asks which revolt was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math.
2. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's novel Anand Math, published in 1882, is set in the backdrop of the Sanyasi Rebellion.
3. The Sanyasi Rebellion (Fakir-Sanyasi Rebellion) took place in Bengal in the late 18th century (around 1770s).
4. The novel, including the famous song 'Vande Mataram', drew inspiration from this historical revolt.
5. The Bhil uprising, Rangpur and Dinajpur uprising, and Bishnupur and Birbhum rebellion were other important peasant/tribal revolts but are not the primary subject of Anand Math.
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