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Who requested Gandhi's help in 1916 due to the cruel treatment by British landlords?
Who requested Gandhi's help in 1916 due to the cruel treatment by British landlords?
Rajkumar Shukla
What crop were the peasants forced to grow on 15% of their land?
What crop were the peasants forced to grow on 15% of their land?
Indigo
Who backed Gandhi during the Champaran struggle, threatening to go to jail if he was arrested?
Who backed Gandhi during the Champaran struggle, threatening to go to jail if he was arrested?
Prominent lawyers like Rajendra Prasad
What led to the demand for compensation by landlords for releasing tenants from the indigo arrangement?
What led to the demand for compensation by landlords for releasing tenants from the indigo arrangement?
What marked the triumph of civil disobedience in India during the Champaran struggle?
What marked the triumph of civil disobedience in India during the Champaran struggle?
What did Gandhi scold lawyers for during the Champaran struggle?
What did Gandhi scold lawyers for during the Champaran struggle?
What did Gandhi urge the Lieutenant Governor to do?
What did Gandhi urge the Lieutenant Governor to do?
How did Gandhi boost the farmers' courage in Champaran?
How did Gandhi boost the farmers' courage in Champaran?
What did Gandhi focus on after solving the initial problem in Champaran?
What did Gandhi focus on after solving the initial problem in Champaran?
What service did a volunteer doctor provide in Champaran?
What service did a volunteer doctor provide in Champaran?
Why did Gandhi refuse help from a British person named Charles Freer Andrews?
Why did Gandhi refuse help from a British person named Charles Freer Andrews?
What did Champaran become a symbol of?
What did Champaran become a symbol of?
Flashcards
Who sought Gandhi's help in Champaran?
Who sought Gandhi's help in Champaran?
Rajkumar Shukla, a peasant from Champaran, Bihar, approached Mahatma Gandhi in 1916, seeking his help against oppressive British landlords.
What was the forced indigo cultivation system?
What was the forced indigo cultivation system?
The British landlords forced the peasants to cultivate indigo on 15% of their land and surrender the entire crop.
Why did the landlords demand compensation after indigo cultivation?
Why did the landlords demand compensation after indigo cultivation?
The development of synthetic indigo by Germany led to the landlords demanding compensation for releasing the peasants from the indigo agreement.
What was the response of the British officials to Gandhi's arrival in Champaran?
What was the response of the British officials to Gandhi's arrival in Champaran?
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Who supported Gandhi during his struggle in Champaran?
Who supported Gandhi during his struggle in Champaran?
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What was the outcome of the Champaran movement?
What was the outcome of the Champaran movement?
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What advice did Gandhi give to the lawyers?
What advice did Gandhi give to the lawyers?
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How did Gandhi engage with the British officials?
How did Gandhi engage with the British officials?
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What was the outcome of Gandhi's negotiations with the British?
What was the outcome of Gandhi's negotiations with the British?
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What measures did Gandhi take after resolving the indigo crisis?
What measures did Gandhi take after resolving the indigo crisis?
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Why is Champaran significant in the history of India's independence struggle?
Why is Champaran significant in the history of India's independence struggle?
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What role did Gandhi's followers play in the Champaran struggle?
What role did Gandhi's followers play in the Champaran struggle?
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Study Notes
- This is the first lesson for class 12 on the story "Indigo" by Louis Fischer, narrated by Mahatma Gandhi.
- Rajkumar Shukla, a peasant from Champaran, Bihar, requested Gandhi's help in 1916 due to the cruel treatment by British landlords.
- Gandhi met Rajkumar in 1942 at his ashram in Sevagram, and learned about the peasants' struggles with unjust sharecropping practices.
- The peasants were forced to grow indigo on 15% of their land and surrender the entire crop to the British landlords.
- Synthetic indigo development by Germans led to landlords demanding compensation for releasing tenants from the indigo arrangement.
- Gandhi's arrival in Champaran spread quickly, causing tension with British officials who tried to stop him but failed due to widespread peasant support.
- Prominent lawyers like Rajendra Prasad and others backed Gandhi, threatening to go to jail if he was arrested.
- British officials dropped the case against Gandhi after facing opposition from the peasants and lawyers, marking the triumph of civil disobedience in India.
- Gandhi scolded lawyers for charging high fees from peasants and emphasized finding alternative strategies to fight against the British.
- Gandhi met the Lieutenant Governor four times, urging an end to burdensome practices on farmers and pushing for Indian rights.- Gandhi accepted the British government's offer to refund 25% of the money to the farmers in Champaran, which boosted the farmers' courage and marked a victory over injustice and exploitation.
- After solving the initial problem, Gandhi focused on the economic and cultural development of the area, opening schools and emphasizing cleanliness and sanitation.
- A volunteer doctor provided free health services to improve the villagers' health conditions in Champaran.
- Gandhi emphasized the lesson of self-reliance to his followers, refusing help from a British person named Charles Freer Andrews to maintain independence in the fight against the British.
- Champaran became a symbol of self-reliance and the struggle for Indian independence, representing the first victory in the fight against British rule.
- The Champaran incident in 1916-17 was a significant milestone in India's journey towards independence, even though India officially gained independence in 1947.
- Gandhi's followers played a crucial role in the Champaran struggle, demonstrating selfless dedication to the cause.
- The speaker encourages Class 12 students to engage in thorough book readings and promises to provide concise explanations for better understanding.
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