Question

discuss the circumstances which led to the eventual collapse of indigo production in Bengal

Answer 1

Indian farmers rebelled against being forced to grow indigo plants. The Blue Rebellion broke out in March 1859, which was the beginning of the collapse of indigo production in Bengal. Farmers refused to pay rent to the planters. They attacked the indigo factories with weapons and their womenfolk attacked with pots and pans. The agents of the planters were beaten and farmers who worked for the planters were socially segregated.