UPSC History Optional · Paper II · 2015 · Q1(c) · 10 marks
“The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 holds a very significant place in our history of national liberation movement. For the first time in the history of our anti colonial struggle, its two independent currents— spontaneous peasant resistance and constitutional agitation in defence of the peasantry—came into mutual contact.” Critically examine
- Chapter
- Indian Response to British Rule
- Topic
- Peasant Movements and the Indigo Revolt
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