why the rebellion against the planters called as blue rebellion
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In March 1859, thousands of ryots in Bengal refused to grow indigo. This was known as the 'Blue rebellion'. The farmers refused to pay rent to the planters. They attacked the indigo factories with weapons and their womenfolk attacked with pots and pans.
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planters ceased their properties, demanded high interests on loans which left farmers indebted for life. thus the blue rebellion started in bengal. it is called blue rebellion because indigo is used to make blue dye which was in demand in europe.
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