Question 1878
Consider the following statements regarding Ramosi Peasant Force- It was raised by Vasudev Balwant Phadke in 1879, which aimed to expel the British out of India by an armed revolt. The Ramosi Peasant Force was active in the area of West Bengal and Assam. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Answer
2 only.
Why?
Solution - The correct answer is 2 only. Ramosi peasant revolt 1879 in the Satara area of Maharashtra was an important uprising in the history of the peasant movement in India during British rule. The peasants were against the exploitative land revenue policies of the British as well as British administration, especially after the Deccan famine of 1876-77 which caused hardships to the peasants. So the peasants under the leadership of Vasudev Balwant Phadke revolted against the British. They raised the Ramosi peasant force as well and thought of establishing the Hindu Raj. The British used army to suppress the Revolt. Ramosi peasants also revolted earlier in 1825-26 under the leadership of Chittur Singh.
