alleryThe Deccan Riots of 1875 mainly targeted which group?
AMoneylenders
BZamindars
CIndigo planters
DTax collectors
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Moneylenders
1. Peasants in parts of Poona and Ahmednagar revolted over agrarian distress.
2. They attacked moneylenders' houses and shops.
3. They burnt debt bonds and deeds, and socially boycotted moneylenders.
_Source: Wikipedia, Deccan Riots, lead section_
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