The Assam Company, consisting of European tea planters, remained the virtual proprietor of the tea industry till 1850. In the 1850s, who among the following established two small proprietary tea gardens of his own, which were confiscated by the State afte

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The Assam Company, consisting of European tea planters, remained the virtual proprietor of the tea industry till 1850. In the 1850s, who among the following established two small proprietary tea gardens of his own, which were confiscated by the State after his execution for treason in 1858 ?

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Geography

question_exam: 

CAPF

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In the 1850s, when the Assam Company still held a virtual monopoly over the tea industry, there were individuals who ventured to establish their own tea gardens. One such individual was Maniram Dewan. He established two small proprietary tea gardens of his own. However, his journey as a tea planter was cut short when he was executed for treason in 1858. As a consequence of his execution, the State confiscated his tea gardens.

It is important to note that the other options listed in the question - Anandaram Dhekial Phukan, Gunabhiram Barua, and Lakhinath Bezbarua - were not the individuals mentioned in the question as establishing tea gardens and having them confiscated. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4, Maniram Dewan.