Matale rebellion
1848 rebellion in British Ceylon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Further information: History of Sri Lanka
The Matale rebellion, also known as the Rebellion of 1848, took place in Matale city, Ceylon against the British colonial government under Governor George Byng, 7th Viscount Torrington. It marked a transition from the classic feudal form of anti-colonial revolt to modern independence struggles. It was fundamentally a peasant revolt.
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Matale rebellion (මාතලේ කැරැල්ල) | |||||||
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Part of the Kandyan Wars 1796-1818 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kandyan rebels | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Gongalegoda Banda | George Byng, 7th Viscount Torrington | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Green Howards 19th Regiment of Foot Ceylon Rifle Regiment | |||||||
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4000 | Unknown | ||||||
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Unknown | Unknown |
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