Critical note on Indigo rebellion
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The Indigo revolt (or Nil vidroha) was a peasant movement and subsequent uprising of indigo farmers against the indigo planters that arose in Bengal in 1859. Cause lead to revolt - Indigo planting in Bengal dated back to 1777. ... The farmers could make no profit growing indigo.
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1839-1860 witnessed a widespread peasant uprising against the aggressive planters of indigo. With growth in textile industry post Industrial Revolution, dyeing of clothes became an important part of apparel manufacturing. As India emerged as the largest exporter of Indigo, the planters started taking a keen interest in indigo.
Forceful cultivation of Indigo: Cultivation of Indigo was introduced by British in Bengal in the late 18th century which eventually spread to Bihar. Indigo was used in England for dyeing cloth and was of no use to the farmers in India. Peasants from Bengal were compelled to reserve a part of their land to grow indigo. No stone was left unturned in order to make money. The peasants were mercilessly forced to cultivate indigo. They were offered small payments to be adjusted against final payment at the time of delivery. Once the peasant accepted the offer, it was more like a trap. The peasants were cheated with the weight of the produce and the value of the produce was calculated at rates way below market price.....
Impact of the Indigo event- Indigo Commission : When this reaction was seen almost in all places, the planters’ association in Calcutta compelled the government to enact a law which made breach of contract on the part of the peasants a criminal offense. The planters took complete advantage of this law and their oppression became severe in Nadia and Jessore districts of Bengal. The planters had the support of the district officials but the peasants were firm with their decision of not cultivating indigo.
Impact of the Indigo event- Indigo Commission : When this reaction was seen almost in all places, the planters’ association in Calcutta compelled the government to enact a law which made breach of contract on the part of the peasants a criminal offense. The planters took complete advantage of this law and their oppression became severe in Nadia and Jessore districts of Bengal. The planters had the support of the district officials but the peasants were firm with their decision of not cultivating indigo.The peasants had the backing of the Indian press in Calcutta as well as some lawyers. Thus the movement entered the political scenario and had a far reaching impact in the later movements of Bengal.
Impact of the Indigo event- Indigo Commission : When this reaction was seen almost in all places, the planters’ association in Calcutta compelled the government to enact a law which made breach of contract on the part of the peasants a criminal offense. The planters took complete advantage of this law and their oppression became severe in Nadia and Jessore districts of Bengal. The planters had the support of the district officials but the peasants were firm with their decision of not cultivating indigo.The peasants had the backing of the Indian press in Calcutta as well as some lawyers. Thus the movement entered the political scenario and had a far reaching impact in the later movements of Bengal.The Government thereby was forced to appoint a committee 'Indigo Commission' which was to look into the corrupt practices related with this system. Even after this, the oppression of landowners and the agitation of farmers against them continued. In 1866-68 Darbhanga and Champaran in Bihar also witnessed rising by Indigo farmers.....
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