Explore the civil uprisings in Gorakhpur, Basti, and Bahraich in 1781, triggered by Warren Hastings' revenue policies. Learn about the causes, key events, and outcomes of the revolt against Major Hannay's oppressive demands.
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Civil Uprisings
Civil Uprisings in Gorakhpur, Basti, and Bahraich (1781)
Warren Hastings, in order to meet the war expenses against the Marathas and Mysore, made a plan to earn money by involving English officers as izaradars (revenue farmers) in Awadh.
Major Alexander Hannay, who was well acquainted with the region, was involved as an izaradar in 1778.
Hannay secured the izara of Gorakhpur and Bahraich to the amount of 22 lakh rupees for one year.
This was a secret experiment by the Company to see how much surplus money was accessible in practice.
Impact of Hannay’s Revenue Demands
Hannay’s oppression and excessive demand for revenue caused panic in the region, which had been in a flourishing state under the Nawab.
The zamindars and cultivators rose against the unbearable exactions in 1781.
Within weeks of the initial uprising, all of Hannay’s subordinates were either killed or besieged by zamindari guerilla forces.
Outcome of the Uprising
Although the rebellion was suppressed, Hannay was dismissed.
His izara was forcibly removed.
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