Question 2861

Patharughat peasant uprising has been associated with which state?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam . The Patharughat peasant uprising took place in Assam on January 28, 1894, in Assam. Key Points The cause of the movement was increased land revenue levied by the colonial government. After the British annexation of Assam, they started imposing land taxes. It became the cause of resentment for the farmers. The British government has increased the agricultural land tax by 70-80 %. The gathering was democratic in Patharughat but the British opened fire in that place.