Q. Where did the Bhumij Revolt primarily take place?
Answer: Singhbhum
Notes: The Bhumij Revolt (1832-33), led by Ganga Narayan Singh, occurred mainly in Singhbhum district. It included areas like Dhalbhum and Patkum and spread to parts of Bengal such as Barabhum, Manbhum, and Jungle Mahals. The revolt was against British revenue policies and zamindari disputes. It began with the killing of Diwan Madhav Singh on April 26, 1832. The uprising was centered in Singhbhum and later spread to Chotanagpur, distinct from revolts in Tamar, Ramgarh, or Santhal Pargana.
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