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The historic Indigo Revolt (1859–1860) in Bengal was a major peasant movement against forced indigo cultivation by European planters. Which of the following key leaders spearheaded this rebellion in Nadia district?

  1. Digambar Biswas and Bishnu Charan BiswasAnswer
  2. B
    Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu
  3. C
    Madari Pasi
  4. D
    Alluri Sitarama Raju

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The Indigo Revolt of 1859–1860 in Nadia, Bengal was led by Digambar Biswas and Bishnu Charan Biswas.
The Indigo Revolt began in September 1859 in the village of Chaugacha, Nadia district, Bengal. It was led by two brothers, Digambar Biswas and Bishnu Charan Biswas, who gave up their employment under indigo planters to unite the peasantry against oppressive contractual terms.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical movement and location mentioned in the stem.
The target event is the Indigo Revolt (1859–1860) which occurred in Bengal.
The stem specifies forced indigo cultivation by European planters in Bengal during 1859–1860.
2
Associate the historical event with its respective regional leaders.
Digambar Biswas and Bishnu Charan Biswas organized the ryots (farmers) in Chaugacha village, Nadia district, refusing to grow indigo.
They were the principal leaders who launched the armed resistance and boycott against British planters.

Key Concept

Leadership of Major Regional Peasant Movements in 19th Century India
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State History and Historical Movements

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