Peasant Uprisings in Colonial India

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What were some of the major rebellions against taxation and high revenue in India during the 19th and early 20th centuries?

The Blue Rebellion, the Moplah Rebellion, the Deccan Riots, the Peasant Movement of Champaran, and the opposition in Pratapgarh, Rae Bareli, Sultanpur, Faizabad, Tanjore, and Bardoli.

What were the main reasons behind the Peasant Movement of Champaran in north-west Bihar?

The peasants opposed cultivation of indigo and high taxes.

What was the demand of the Kisan movement in Uttar Pradesh?

The Kisan movement in Uttar Pradesh demanded the abolition of the Zamindari system.

Who formed the Oudh Kisan Sabha and when?

<p>The Oudh Kisan Sabha was formed by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1920.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who organized the first Ryots Association and when?

<p>The first Ryots Association was organized by N.G. Ranga in 1923.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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