Write a short note on indigo rebellions.
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The Indigo Rebellion (Neel Bidroho) took place in Bengal in 1859-60 and was a revolt by the farmers against British planters who had forced them to grow indigo under terms that were greatly unfavourable to the farmers. Indigo cultivation started in Bengal in 1777. Indigo was in high demand worldwide.
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 .
The impact of the Indigo revolt was by the farmers against British planters who had forced them to grow indigo under terms that were greatly not favorable to the farmers. The farmers refused to grow indigo and they attacked the policemen who intervened.