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What were some of the challenges faced by Indian farmers during the British rule?
High taxes, repayment of loans, debts, high rate of interest, loss of land, and becoming landless laborers.
What were the consequences for farmers who failed to pay the land revenue?
They lost their land and became landless laborers, forced to work at low wages.
What were some of the causes that led to revolts and rebellions amongst the farmers?
Land revenue settlements and administration, economic exploitation of rural masses, long-standing loans and indebtedness, eviction of peasants from land.
What were some of the natural calamities that Indian farmers suffered from?
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Describe the life of Indian farmers during the British rule.
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