The Titumir Rebellion: Bengal's 1831 Peasant Uprising

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Titumir Rebellion of 1831, a powerful but lesser-known peasant uprising in Bengal led by Syed Mir Nisar Ali, known as Titumir. They discuss how Titumir, a disciple of the Wahabi movement, mobilized poor peasants and weavers against the oppressive zamindars and the British East India Company. The episode covers the construction of a bamboo fort in Narkelbaria, the Battle of Narkelbaria where British troops massacred the rebels, and Titumir's legacy as a symbol of resistance. Lucas explains the socio-economic context of the Permanent Settlement, the plight of the indigo farmers, and how Titumir's rebellion foreshadowed later movements. They also touch on the controversial figure of Mir Jafar's descendants and the role of local collaborators. The conversation ends with a reflection on how history remembers failed uprisings and the importance of grassroots resistance.

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