The Indigo revolt was a peasant movement and subsequent uprising of indigo farmers against the indigo planters that arose in Bengal in 1859. The back stage of the revolt goes back half a century[1] when the indigo plantation act was established. After the courageous fight by the Sepoy for independence in 1857 in February–March 1859 the farmers refused to sow a single seedling of indigo plant. The strength of the farmers' resolutions were dramatically stronger than anticipated from a community victimized by brutal treatment for about half a century. Most importantly it was a revolt of both the major religious groups of farmers in Bengal, notably a farmer Haji Molla of Nischindipur said that he would "rather beg than sow indigo".[2]The farmers were in no possession of any types of arms, it was totally a nonviolent resistance.
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The Indigo revolt (Bengali: নীল বিদ্রোহ Nil bidrōhō) was a peasant movement and subsequent uprising of indigo farmers against the indigo planters that arose in Bengal in 1859. The back stage of the revolt goes back half a century[1] when the indigo plantation act was established. After the courageous fight by the Sepoy for independence in 1857 in February–March 1859 the farmers refused to sow a single seedling of indigo plant. The strength of the farmers' resolutions were dramatically stronger than anticipated from a community victimized by brutal treatment for about half a century. Most importantly it was a revolt of both the major religious groups of farmers in Bengal, notably a farmer Haji Molla of Nischindipur said that he would "rather beg than sow indigo".[2] The farmers were in no possession of any types of arms, it was totally a nonviolent resistance
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Railways helped the British to expand their administration and even reach the remotest and distant places which was otherwise difficult to travel. With the help of the railways it became easier for the British to impose administrative control over India.
Railways served the purpose of political control of the British.? With the help of the railways they could enhance their rule and establish control over regions which were beyond their reach.
Railways truly served the purpose of trade for the British.?With the construction of the rail system, the British economy started to develop.?Many British products directly reached Indian market from the ports at cheap price through the railways.?Transportation of raw materials and bringing finished products became more easier.
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