Q. Who led the Khasi rebellion against British road construction (1829-1832)?
Answer: U Tirot Singh
Notes: U Tirot Singh led the Khasi rebellion in the Khasi Hills from 1829 to 1832. He opposed British road construction, attacking officials and uniting tribes. Despite many chiefs surrendering, Tirot Singh continued resistance until 1832. The rebellion was primarily a tribal uprising in present-day Meghalaya against colonial infrastructure projects.
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