Consider the following statements about indigo revolt (1859-60)
1.Indigo revolt was largely non-violent peasant movement.
2.A major reason for the success for indigo revolt was Hindu Muslim unity.
3.The cultivation of indigo was virtually wiped out from the districts of Bengal by the end of 1860.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Only One
Incorrect AnswerOnly Two
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
All of the above
The Indigo Revolt (1859-60) was indeed largely a non-violent peasant movement, with the ryots (peasant farmers) resisting the oppressive indigo plantation system through non-violent means.
Hindu-Muslim unity played a significant role in the success of the Indigo Revolt. The unity among the peasants, irrespective of their religious differences, contributed to the strength of the movement.
The cultivation of indigo was indeed virtually wiped out from the districts of Bengal by the end of 1860, marking a significant impact of the Indigo Revolt.
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By: Kamal Kashyap