Question

Which peasant movement was the leader of the other peasant movements in Rajasthan?

• A. Sikar Peasant Movement
• B. Begun Peasant Movement
• C. Bijolia Peasant Movement
• D. Barad Peasant Movement

Answer 1

The correct option is C Bijolia Peasant Movement

The Bijolia peasant movement was the leader of the other peasant movements in Rajasthan. At the root of the revolt was the excessive burden of taxes being imposed on the farmers and other atrocities being committed on them. This revolt was started under the leadership of Sadhu Sitaramdas and was later taken over by Vijay Singh Pathik in 1917.