Module 2: Indigo Revolts and Reports before 1917

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Subtopic 2.1: Indigo Revolts and Reports before 1917

In 1907-08 the raiyats of Sathi kothi, Parsa, Malahia (Bettiah) and Kundia stopped growing indigo under Shaikh Gulam and Sheetal Rai.
For opposing indigo, Sheetal Rai and Radhumal were arrested on 26 October 1908.
Official W.R. Gourlay gave an enquiry report in favour of the raiyats. Lieutenant Governor Edward Baker called a conference of planters at Patna in 1909-10.
The Lewis report followed the agitation against the extra levy of Rs 3 per bigha.
On 3 April 1915, at the 7th Bihar Provincial Conference at Chhapra, the presidential address described the unequal relations between planters and raiyats.

⭐ Key Points

In 1907-08 the raiyats of Sathi, Parsa, Malahia and Kundia stopped growing indigo under Shaikh Gulam and Sheetal Rai.
When were Sheetal Rai and Radhumal arrested for opposing indigo? On 26 October 1908.
Which British officer gave an enquiry report in favour of the raiyats? W.R. Gourlay.
When did Lieutenant Governor Edward Baker call a conference of planters at Patna? In 1909-10.
Which report followed the agitation against the extra levy of Rs 3 per bigha? The Lewis report.
Where was the 7th Bihar Provincial Conference held on 3 April 1915, whose presidential address described planter-raiyat relations? At Chhapra.

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Question: When did the revolt of indigo raiyats take place in Bihar? Answer: 1907-1908.
Question: When were Sheetal Rai and Radhumal arrested for opposing indigo? Answer: 26 October 1908.
Question: Which British officer gave an enquiry report in favour of the raiyats? Answer: W.R. Gourlay.
Question: When did Lieutenant Governor Edward Baker call a conference of planters at Patna? Answer: 1909-10.
Question: Which report followed the agitation against the extra levy of Rs 3 per bigha? Answer: Lewis report.
Question: Where was the 7th Bihar Provincial Conference held on 3 April 1915, whose presidential address described planter-raiyat relations? Answer: Chhapra.

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Question 1: When did the revolt of indigo raiyats take place in Bihar?

In 1907-08 the raiyats of Sathi, Parsa, Malahia and Kundia stopped growing indigo under Shaikh Gulam and Sheetal Rai.

Question 2: When were Sheetal Rai and Radhumal arrested for opposing indigo?

On 26 October 1908.

Question 3: Which British officer gave an enquiry report in favour of the raiyats?

W.R. Gourlay.

Question 4: When did Lieutenant Governor Edward Baker call a conference of planters at Patna?

In 1909-10.

Question 5: Which report followed the agitation against the extra levy of Rs 3 per bigha?

The Lewis report.

Question 6: Where was the 7th Bihar Provincial Conference held on 3 April 1915, whose presidential address described planter-raiyat relations?

At Chhapra.

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When did the revolt of indigo raiyats take place in Bihar?

1907-1908.

When were Sheetal Rai and Radhumal arrested for opposing indigo?

26 October 1908.

Which British officer gave an enquiry report in favour of the raiyats?

W.R. Gourlay.

When did Lieutenant Governor Edward Baker call a conference of planters at Patna?

1909-10.

Which report followed the agitation against the extra levy of Rs 3 per bigha?

Lewis report.

Where was the 7th Bihar Provincial Conference held on 3 April 1915, whose presidential address described planter-raiyat relations?

Chhapra.

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