The government had released commemorative postal stamps to highlight t...
- This movement marked the first major anti-British reaction and its new political order initiated in 1849 among the Punjab people in 1857.
- The Namdhari movement, the aftermath of the Kuka movement, was the most important phase to overthrow the British rule and played an important role in the freedom struggle.
It had evoked strong feelings of self-respect and sacrifice for the country’s freedom struggle. This movement actively propagated boycott and non-cooperation given by Guru Ram Singh (founder of the Namdhari sect) for the Namdharis.
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The government had released commemorative postal stamps to highlight t...
1. Introduction:
The government of India released commemorative postal stamps to honor the heroic deeds of those involved in the 1857 Kuka movement. This movement played a significant role in the struggle for freedom from British colonial rule in India. Let's analyze the given statements to determine their accuracy.
2. Statement 1: The Kuka movement was initiated in Punjab.
- The Kuka movement, also known as the Namdhari movement or the Satnami movement, did indeed originate in Punjab.
- It was founded by Balak Singh in 1857, making it one of the earliest anti-colonial movements in India.
- The movement aimed to challenge British authority and promote religious and social reforms primarily among the Sikh community in Punjab.
3. Statement 2: The Kuka movement actively propagated the principles of boycott and non-cooperation.
- This statement is partly correct.
- The Kuka movement did advocate for the boycott of British goods and institutions to undermine the economic and political power of the British.
- However, the movement did not actively propagate the principle of non-cooperation, which became more prominent in the Indian national movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in the early 20th century.
4. Statement 3: The Kuka movement became a part of the overall freedom struggle.
- This statement is true.
- The Kuka movement was one of the earliest organized resistance movements against British colonial rule in India.
- It inspired and influenced subsequent freedom fighters and movements.
- The movement's emphasis on social and religious reforms, anti-colonial sentiments, and resistance against British authority contributed to the broader freedom struggle in India.
5. Conclusion:
In conclusion, all three statements are correct. The Kuka movement was indeed initiated in Punjab, it advocated for boycotts, and it became an integral part of the overall freedom struggle. The release of commemorative postal stamps by the government acknowledges the significance of the Kuka movement and the heroic deeds of its participants in India's struggle for independence.