WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -The peasant movement in Awadh demanded three things-the reduction of revenue, the abolition of begar, and a social boycott of oppressive landlords. Begar was a system of forced labour done by the villagers without any payment. They were also exploited by the talukdars and landlords, and had to pay very high rents.

Detailed explanation-4: -Baba Ram Chandra was an Indian trade unionist who organised the farmers of Awadh and united them to fight against landlords. He went to Fiji islands as an indentured labourer.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gogineni Ranga Nayukulu, also known as N. G. 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. He is the founding president of Swatantra Party.