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1859–1946

Peasant Movements

Rural struggles against planters, landlords and revenue demands.

The Indigo Revolt (1859–60), Deccan Riots (1875), Champaran (1917), Kheda (1918), Bardoli (1928) and Tebhaga (1946) linked peasant grievances to nationalism.

The All India Kisan Sabha was formed in 1936.

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