Question

why did indigo commission came into effect​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• Indigo Commission was formed following the movement of the raiyats of Bengal against the European indigo planters in the late 1850s. ... The planters, when they got the right to own land, used the right to force the raiyats to cultivate indigo, and threatened to enhance rent unless raiyats increased its production.

What were the causes of indigo Revolt?

Causes of the Indigo Rebellion/Revolt :

• Trade in indigo was lucrative due to the demand for blue dye in Europe. European planters enjoyed a monopoly over indigo and they forced Indian farmers to grow indigo by signing fraudulent deals with them. The cultivators were forced to grow indigo in place of food crops.

Why did the indigo farmers rise in revolt?

• The indigo farmers revolted in the Nadia district of Bengal by refusing to grow indigo. They attacked the policemen who intervened. The planters, in response to this, increased the rents and evicted the farmers which led to more agitations.

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