Madhav AgarwalAIR 16 · CSE 2024 · 185 wordsTheir whole copy
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Peasant movements of diverse character and regions strengthened the freedom struggle during both 19th & 20th century.
Similarities between the movement:
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(i) Commonality of issues : such as revenue collection being harsh, money lender oppression. (eg: Ramasi Peasant force 1875 as well as later Moplah Rebellion (1921) against money lenders.
(ii) Enabled mobilisation of peasants against colonial authority.
(iii) Platform to voice out concerns of the most oppressed.
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Contrast among the two phases:
| Basis | 19th century | 20th century |
|---|---|---|
| (i) Directed against | money lenders, landlords. | against the British Rule |
| eg: Rangpur Rebellion against Irjadari | eg: Kheda Satyagraha | |
| (ii) Spread | Primarily localised | Widespread in different parts. |
| eg: Bardoli Satyagraha in Western India. | ||
| (iii) Leadership | less organised | led by leaders like Gandhiji, Kisan sabha formed. |
| (iv) Approach | Generally violence route | Non-violence approach except a few. |
Peasant movement broadbased the Indian freedom struggle and allowed it to become a mass movement in Gandhian phase.