INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bijolia peasant movement was a movement against excessive land revenue extractions that took place in Mewar state. Beginning in 1897, the movement continued till 1941 after a bitter struggle lasting about half a century, gained national attention and resisted state oppression.

Detailed explanation-2: -Originating in the former jagir (feudal estate) of Bijolia (near the town of Bijolia in Bhilwara district), the movement gradually spread to neighbouring jagirs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Barad Kisan Movement was started in 1922 in Barad region of Bundi Province. The Movement was headed by Nayanu Ram Sharma. It was a reaction against oppressive imposition of taxes and labour. This movement was against state administration that arbitrarily treated the peasants and sucked their daily earned wealth.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ranga is regarded as the father of the Indian Peasant movement. He was an exponent of the peasant philosophy, Indian freedom fighter, classical liberal, parliamentarian and farmer leader.

Detailed explanation-5: -The movement that we are talking about is known as the Bijolia peasant movement or the Bijolia kisan satyagraha, and forms an integral part of modern history of Rajasthan. It was led by iconic personalities like Vijay Singh Pathik, Manakya Lal Verma and Sadhu Sitaram Das, among others.