alleryPeasant discontent over indigo cultivation in Bengal led to a revolt in which years?
A1757-58
B1859-60
C1769-70
D1833-34
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1859-60
1. Peasants were given advances and sometimes coerced to grow indigo.
2. Market crashes in 1827 and 1847 deepened their distress.
3. The discontent led to the Indigo rebellion of 1859-60.
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