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The “Zeliangrong or Haomei movement” was related to which of the following area?1. Chotanagpur plateau2. Mumbai presidemcy3. Mizo Hills4. Naga Hills

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Naga Hills

The correct answer is Naga Hills.

  • The ongoing national movement influenced the tribal movements in the early decades of 20th century: The Tana Bhagat movement of Gumla in Ranchi district, and the Zeliangrong movement in the Naga Hills were two such instances.
  • Jadonang (1905-1931), who set up the Haraka religious cult with three basic objectives started the complex Zeliangrong or Haomei movement in 1925.
    • The first aimed at reformation of the tribes, particularly the Zemi, Liangrnei and Rangmei, to enable them to face the onslaught of Christianity.
    • Secondly, the overthrows of the exploitative colonial laws by attacking British rule.
    • And third, establishment of the Naga Raj.
  • The movement was also aimed against the Kuki tribe, the “outsider”.
  • From 1927 onwards, influenced by Gandhi, Jadonang began a civil disobedience movement in the area.
  • On 13 June 1931, Jgdonang was arrested and sentenced to death, and finally hanged on 29 August 1931.


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