Notes and Study material for Exams
Peasant, Women, Tribal and Workers Movements Peasant Movement: Peasant movements or agrarian struggles have taken place from pre-colonial days. The movements in the period between 1858 and 1914 tended to remain localised, disjointed and confined to particular grievances. Well-known are the Bengal revolt of 1859-62 against the indigo plantation system and the ‘Deccan riots’ of … Read more
Three important peasant movements of the early twentieth century: Kisan Sabha and Eka movements in Avadh in UP Mappila rebellion in Malabar Bardoli Satyagrah in Gujarat The UP Kisan Sabha was set up in February 1918 through the efforts of Gauri Shankar Mishra and Indra Narain Dwivedi with the support of Madan Mohan Malviya. By … Read more
The Bhoodan Movement: A Legacy of Land Reform and Social Justice The Bhoodan Movement, a unique and impactful social movement in India, emerged in the aftermath of India’s independence in 1947. Led by the charismatic Vinoba Bhave, it aimed to address the deeply rooted issue of land inequality and poverty through a non-violent, Gandhian approach. … Read more