The term 'Blue Mutiny' is widely used to refer to the Indigo Revolt (also known as 'Nil Bidroho'), which took place in Bengal in 1859. This revolt was a widespread peasant uprising against the oppressive practices of British indigo planters who forced peasants to cultivate indigo under unfair terms, often violently. The term 'blue' refers to the colour of indigo dye.
The term 'Blue Mutiny' is used for ________.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019 · Topic: Peasant Movement and Kisan Sabha (Early Peasant Uprisings (19th Century): Indigo Revolt, Pabna Agrarian Unrest, Deccan Riots)
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