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What were the major reasons for the Indian peasantry uprising during the 1857 revolt?
The high land revenue taxes imposed by the British and exploitation by zamindars and jagirdars.
Who led the Kisan Sabha movement in Bihar and when was it formed?
The Kisan Sabha movement was led by Swami Sahajanand Saraswati and it was formed in 1929.
Where did the peasant struggles rise to new heights of militancy during the final phase of the Indian freedom struggle?
Peasant struggles rose to new heights of militancy in Eastern UP, Bihar, Midnapur in Bengal, Satara in Maharashtra, and also in Andhra, Gujarat, and Kerala.
In what year did the farmer movements under the leadership of Sardar Allt Singh take place?
The farmer movements under the leadership of Sardar Allt Singh took place in 1907.
Which influential figure was one of the most supportive of the resisting peasants?
The Raja of Darbhanga was one of the most supportive of the resisting peasants.
Explore the role of Indian peasantry in the 1857 revolt and their struggle against land revenue taxes and exploitation by the British and local landlords.
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