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                        What do you know about peasants' revolt during British rule in India?                   

Answer:

(i) The first major revolt broke out in Bengal led by Sanyasis, soon after the British conquest of Bengal.

(ii) This revolt soon spread in many areas of the eastern India.

(iii) The peasants formed a very strong army. The troop sent by company to suppress them were met with defeat. It took a long time to put an end to this revolt.

(iv) The Chuar Revolt of Bihar and Bengal broke out in 1796 and continued till 1816.

(v) The Moplah peasants of Malabar organised 22 rebellions within the period of 18 years (from 1836 to 1854).