INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Baba Ram Chandra organised peasants in
A
Andhra
B
Bihar
C
Bengal
D
Oudh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1919 he led the first peasant protest against the landlords and by 1920 had organised all the farmers associations in Oudh, forming the Oudh Kisan Sabha (Oudh Farmers’ Association). He was arrested on a number of occasions for organising public protests.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Awadh, peasants were led by Baba Ramchandra, a Sanyasi, who had earlier been to Fiji as an indentured labourer. They demanded a reduction of rent, abolition of Begar, and the boycott of landlords.

Detailed explanation-3: -This movement was organized in Awadh by Baba Ramchandra. Hence, the correct option is B) Awadh.

Detailed explanation-4: -The peasant movement demanded reduction of revenue, abolition of begar, and social boycott of oppressive landlords. In many places nai dhobi bandhs were organised by panchayats to deprive landlords of the services of even barbers and washermen. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-5: -Oudh Kisan Sabha, also known as Awadh Kisan Sabha, was formed by Jawaharlal Nehru, Baba Ramachandra and others. It was formed to fight against the landlords and talukdars, who demanded exorbitant taxes and rents.

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