Question

4. What was the nature of Sannyasi-Fakir Rebellion ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

They raided government treasuries, killed British officers and caused acute chaos and misery. The rebellion continued for around half a century and later got weakened. In 1771, 150 Fakirs were killed for no good reason. This triggered rebellion which reached its climax in late 1770s.

Answer 2

Answer:

While some refer to it as an early war for India's independence from foreign rule, since the right to collect tax had been given to the East India Company after the Battle of Buxar in 1764, others categorize it as acts of violent banditry following the depopulation of the province in the Bengal famine of 1770.