The riots were primarily directed against the moneylenders, who were seen as the immediate oppressors, backed by the British legal and revenue system (Ryotwari settlement) which demanded cash payments.
The immediate cause of the Deccan Riots of 1875 was
Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 64th · Topic: Peasant Movement and Kisan Sabha (Early Peasant Uprisings (19th Century): Indigo Revolt, Pabna Agrarian Unrest, Deccan Riots)
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Answer: B. high interest rates charged by Mahajans
More Modern History of India questions
- Consider the following statements : 1. In the 19th century, peasants in various parts of India rose in revolt against moneylenders and grain dealers. 2. In May 1875, at village Supa in Poona District in the Bombay Deccan, peasants attacked shopkeepers, burnt the bahi khatas (account books), looted grain shops and set fire to the houses of Sahukars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- Which of the following statements about the Deccan Riots of 1875 is/are true? 1. The Deccan Riots resulted in protection for peasants through the Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act of 1879. 2. The riots did not spread to the whole of Maharashtra because of prompt suppression by the British. 3. The British were unable to contain the riots and they spread throughout Maharashtra. 4. The cotton boom in the Deccan that had been caused by the artificial demand generated by the American Civil War caused the impoverishment of the peasants. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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- Which of the following statements about the Deccan Riots Commission is/are correct? 1. The Commission did not hold enquiries in the districts which were not affected. 2. The Commission did record the statements of ryots, sahukars and eye-witnesses. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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