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    Question

    Moplahs, or Muslim peasants, created a powerful

    anti-zamindar movement in:
    A Tamil Nadu Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bengal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Kerala Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Uttar Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Moplahs, also known as Mappilas, are a Muslim community indigenous to the Malabar Coast of Kerala , India. • They are believed to have descended from Arab traders who settled in the region in the 9th century and intermarried with the local population. • The Moplahs have a distinct culture and language, which is a mix of Malayalam and Arabic. • They were one of the leading communities in the Malabar Rebellion of 1921, which was a peasant uprising against British colonial rule and the prevailing feudal system. • The Moplahs have also made significant contributions to the fields of art, literature, and politics.

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