Correct Option
The correct chronological sequence of the events is:
- Santhal Rebellion (1855-1856): A major tribal uprising in the Santhal Parganas against the exploitation by zamindars, moneylenders, and the British administration.
- Mutiny of the Sepoys (1857): This widespread rebellion, also known as the Revolt of 1857, began with sepoys and quickly involved various sections of society across northern and central India.
- Indigo Revolt (1860): A significant peasant movement in Bengal protesting against the coercive system of indigo cultivation imposed by European planters.
- Deccan Riot (1875): These were peasant uprisings in the Deccan region of Maharashtra, primarily directed against the exploitation by moneylenders and the high land revenue demands.
This corresponds to the sequence 2, 4, 1, 3.
Incorrect Options
The other options present incorrect chronological sequences of these historical events, as they do not align with the established order of occurrence.