Ruling the Countryside

Question

How did the indigo cultivators show their rebellion?

Answer

They showed their rebellion in the following ways:

(i)They refused to pay rents to the planters, and attacked indigo factories armed with swords and spears, bows and arrows.

(ii)Women turned up to fight with pots, pans and kitchen equipments.

(iii)The Gomasthas, agents of planters, were beaten up, when they came collect rent.

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