Question

why did the Indigo cultivators Revolt in Bengal ?was their movement successful?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Answer:  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.