Question

Discuss the causes of indigo rebellion. Write in points.

Answer 1

Indigo planting started in Bengal as early as 1777. It was first planted by one British Louis Bonard. When the British Power expanded, the indigo planting was emphasized because of a high demand of the Blue Dye in Europe. The peasants were compelled to plant Indigo rather than the food Crops.

The peasants were provided loans called for indigo planting which was at a very high interest rate.

The loan made the people indebted and resulted in a rebellion.