When did the Chuar rebellion start?

The correct answer is 1771.

Key Points

• Chuar Rebellion occurred in the Bankura/Midnapore districts of modern West Bengal.
• The term "Chuar" was used for local tribals in Bengal and it was a derogatory word (meaning pig).
• The rebels rose in revolt due to the exploitative land revenue policies of the East India Company, which threatened their economic livelihoods.
• The Famine, enhanced taxes, oppressive demands, and economic distress due to famines were common reasons for revolts of that period.
• The leader of this revolt was Durjan Singh, a displaced Zamindar who along with his 1500 followers created mass rebellion.

Additional Information

• The tribal uprising began in the districts of Dhalbhum and Barabhum and subsequently extended to Manbhum, Midnapore, and Bankura in the Jungle Mahal.
• The Chuar Rebellion was at its peak in 1798–99.
• Some of the famous leaders were 
  • Bhumij zamindars
  • Subal Singh of Kuilapal,
  • Shyam Ganjam of Dhadka, 
  • Jagannath Singh of Dhalbhum, 
  • Rani Shiromani of Karnagarh, 
  • Durjan Sing h of Raipur.