how did british crush the bastar rebellion and what was its result
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(i) The British sent troops to suppress the rebellion. Despite attempts to negotiate by adivasi leaders, the British besieged and opened fire on them.
(ii) Those who participated in the rebellion were subjected to flogging and punishments.
(iii) Many a villagers in fright deserted their villages and sought shelter in jungles.
(iv) The British were successful in putting down the rebellion but it took three months to regain control.
Answer:
1. The colonial British government has taken very sturred steps to crust the Bastar rebellion
2. The government has sent armed troops
3. The army had captured adivasis camp and fired upon them
4. The people who rebelled were caught, beaten and severely punished.
5. Most villages were deserted as many rebells flood into the jungle
6. It took 3 months for the British government to regain control but they could not capture Gundadur