Records of revolts at history expo

An exhibition of articles, related to the Malabar rebellion of 1921 and around 30 minor revolts in the regions between 1836 and 1896, is a pack of information. Historical events, 67 to be precise, that were part of the 19{+t}{+h}century revolts and the rebellion are recorded in 95 documents in the exhibition organised by the department of history in Malabar Christian College and Regional Archives, Calicut.

Gurkah army's help

The Malabar rebellion began on August 21, 1921 and lasted up to January 1922. It was suppressed by the British government with the help of the Gurkha army.
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Nearly 10,000 people were killed and 25,000 were deported to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and other places by the end of the rebellion. There are records associated with the assassination of the Lord Conolly, who was the Malabar Collector between 1846 and 1855, and the involvement of Syed Fazal Pookoya Thangal in the 19th century revolts.

Transcript

There is a transcript of a speech made by M.P. Narayana Menon at the Pandikadu mosque as well. The records give a clear idea about the revolts and the rebellion and the involvement of leaders like Ali Musliyar and Variyam Kunnathu Kunjahammed Haji in them.

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