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What was the result of the four protracted interviews between Gandhi and the Lieutenant - Governor?
The Lieutenant - Governor appointed an official commission of inquiry into the indigo sharecroppers’ situation.
Who made up the official commission of inquiry into the indigo sharecroppers’ situation?
Landlords, government officials, and Gandhi
How long did Gandhi initially remain in Champaran for after the appointment of the official commission of inquiry?
Seven months
What was the duration of Gandhi's visit to Champaran, which was initially expected to last only a few days?
Almost a year
What was the response of the big planters when they saw the evidence assembled by the official inquiry?
They agreed, in principle, to make refunds to the peasants.
What was the outcome of the official inquiry into the indigo sharecroppers’ situation?
The big planters agreed to provide financial compensation to the peasants
Why did Gandhi remain in Champaran for almost a year?
The visit, initially expected to last a few days, ended up taking almost a year due to the extended negotiations
What was the composition of the official commission of inquiry into the indigo sharecroppers’ situation?
Landlords, government officials, and Gandhi as the sole representative of the peasants
How did the big planters respond when they saw the evidence assembled by the official inquiry?
They agreed, in principle, to make refunds to the peasants
What was the duration of Gandhi's visit to Champaran that was initially expected to last only a few days?
Almost a year
Test your knowledge about Mahatma Gandhi's involvement in the Champaran indigo sharecroppers' situation, including his interviews with the Lieutenant-Governor, appointment to an official commission of inquiry, and his extended stay in Champaran.
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