Question

Who led the Vande Mataram revolt in Hyderabad-Karnataka?
A.Hardekar Manjappa
B.Swami Ramanand Tirtha
C.Ramachandra Rao
D.None

Answer 1

Hint: The Vande Mataram was an effective and popular chant in the freedom struggle of Nizam state of Hyderabad.

Complete answer: The struggle for liberation in Hyderabad-Karnataka is a historic example of a revolt of the people against an oppressive and corrupt ruler. It is a remarkable story of sacrifice and courage. One of the popular leaders of the freedom struggle in Hyderabad was Swami Ramanand Tirtha. He travelled all over Hyderabad state organising peaceful satyagraha and following non-violence. Another leader was Hardekar Manjappa who was also known as Gandhi of Karnataka. He promoted constructive programmes like khadi, the abolition of untouchability. The Government of Hyderabad was against the singing and chanting of the popular phrase Vande Mataram and decided to ban it. Another popular leader Ramachandra Rao who was also a brave leader led the struggle against the ban. He was popularly referred to as Vande Mataram Ramachandra Rao. Soon the Vande Mataram movement began to spread rapidly. Thousands of people who would sing Vande Mataram were imprisoned. The movement influenced everywhere especially Hyderabad-Karnataka. The Vande Mataram was used as a common adjective by the patriots while calling the names of freedom fighters. People started to greet each other by saying Vande Mataram instead of Good Morning. Finally, the Nizam agreed to restore the civil rights of the people. Due to the movement,the Nizam Government agreed to constitute the Reform Committee.
Thus, option D is the correct answer.

Note: The Vande Mataram Movement had a profound impact on the people it enkindled the spirit of patriotism and defiance against the oppression of the Nizam government.