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The Moplahs ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mappila Mappilas]) are a Muslim community in Malabar which traditionally worked land held under tenancy from Hindu landlords. When Tipu Sultan took control of Malabar at the end of the 18th century the Hindu landlords were dispossessed and a new system of land revenue was introduced. However following the [[4th Mysore War]] British rule restored the landlords with absolute property rights which allowed the Moplahs to be evicted. The injustice arising from this led to civil unrest beginning in 1836. The matter became an ideological and religious cause with the Moplahs calling for an Islamic state.
  
 
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Revision as of 09:08, 14 November 2011

Moplah Uprising
1921-22
Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns
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Location: Malabar
Combatants:
British Army Moplahs
Result:
Uprising quelled
Medals:
India General Service Medal (1909)
Clasp:Malabar 1921-22
Links:
Category: Moplah Uprising


Summary

The Moplahs (Mappilas) are a Muslim community in Malabar which traditionally worked land held under tenancy from Hindu landlords. When Tipu Sultan took control of Malabar at the end of the 18th century the Hindu landlords were dispossessed and a new system of land revenue was introduced. However following the 4th Mysore War British rule restored the landlords with absolute property rights which allowed the Moplahs to be evicted. The injustice arising from this led to civil unrest beginning in 1836. The matter became an ideological and religious cause with the Moplahs calling for an Islamic state.

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