Teaching UGC NET Mock Test Series 2025 (Paper 1 & 2) General Knowledge Modern India (Pre-Congress Phase) The Great Revolt of 1857
The peasant movements, revolts, riots, struggles, etc. in 19th century, India remained mainly localised because
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they were mainly directed against enhancement in rent, evictions, usurious practices of moneylenders, etc.
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the peasants had no leadership and organisation
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they grew out of local grievances
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the big landlords were allies of the British