Revenue settlement was done directly with the ryots (cultivators), making them the landowners.
The government fixed the demand at 45% to 55% of the produce, and the revenue rates were periodically revised.
Bring out the effects of the Mahalwari settlement.
The Lambardars, who acted as intermediaries, often misused their privileges for self-interest.
This system brought no significant benefit to the cultivators and mainly benefited the upper class in the villages.
What was the cause of Indigo Revolt in 1859 – 60?
The European indigo planters forced tenant farmers to grow indigo under highly disadvantageous terms, which led to widespread resentment and revolt among the cultivators.
What was the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi onChamparanSatyagraha.
Mahatma Gandhi led the Champaran Satyagraha, advocating for the rights of the peasants against oppressive indigo planters, which led to the formation of an enquiry commission and ultimately the passing of the Champaran Agrarian Act in 1918.
Mention the role of Vallabhai Patel in Bardoli Satyagraha.
Vallabhbhai Patel led the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928, organizing the peasants to protest against the 30% increase in land revenue, resulting in a successful no-tax campaign that eventually led to the return of their lands when the Congress came to power in 1937.
