Topic : The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
1. Account for the Mapilla rebellion of Malabar 1921; discuss the significant contributions of Kunahammad Haji to it. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The year 2021 will mark the 100th year anniversary of the Malabar/Moplah uprising of 1921. Thus the context of the question.
Key Demand of the question:
The answer must discuss the Mapilla rebellion of Malabar 1921 and also discuss the significant contributions of Kunahammad Haji to it.
Directive:
Account – Weigh up to what extent something is true. Persuade the reader of your argument by citing relevant research but also remember to point out any flaws and counter- arguments as well. Conclude by stating clearly how far you are in agreement with the original proposition.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
The Moplah Rebellion or the Malabar Rebellion was an extended version of the Khilafat Movement in Kerala in 1921. The Government had declared the Congress and Khilafat meetings illegal. So, a reaction in Kerala began against the crackdown of the British in Eranad and Valluvanad taluks of Malabar.
Body:
Explain that the Moplah Rebellion, also known as the Moplah Riots of 1921 was the culmination of a series of riots by Moplahs (Muslims of Malabar) in the 19th and early 20th centuries against the British and the Hindu landlords in Malabar (Northern Kerala). The rebellion is sometimes seen as a class uprising although events show that the riots were communal in nature.
Discuss the course of Moplah Rebellion, explain the contributions of the key leader Kunahammad Haji.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance of the revolt in the freedom struggle history of India.
