Question

write a note on the Sannyasi and fakir rebillion • what were characteristics of the rebellion ?​

Answer 1

Apart from Sanyasis and Fakirs, the revolt saw active participation of displaced Zamindars, peasants, artisans and disbanded armies of Nawabs. The Ex-army people provided leadership, peasants provided social base for the rebellion while the Sanyasi and Fakirs provided a religious fervour to the struggle.