The 'Dola-palki' movement was primarily associated with the Dalits, specifically the Kolta community in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. This movement fought against caste-based discrimination, particularly the practice where lower-caste individuals were not allowed to use palanquins (dolas) or ride horses during weddings and other ceremonies.
With which community the ‘Dola-palki’ movement was associated ?
Asked in Executive Officer and Tax & Revenue Inspector Exam 2023 · Topic: Human Development (Social Inclusion, Exclusion, and Vulnerable Populations)
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