Consider the following statements regarding the Sanyasi and Fakir Rebellion in Bengal and Bihar: 1. The rebellion saw active participation of both Hindu Sanyasis of the Giri sect and Muslim Fakirs of the Madariya Sufi order. 2. Majnu Shah, a Sufi saint, led the Fakirs and frequently coordinated with Hindu leaders like Bhavani Pathak. 3. The rebels established a parallel government in the districts of Rangpur and Dinajpur that lasted for over two decades. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 3 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 2 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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