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Why did the indigo planters start cultivating sugarcane in Bihar?

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  • In early twentieth century, Indigo plantation was declining due to loss of business.
  • Indigo planters started selling their units to sugar planters.
  • Viceroy Curzon and Coventry had encouraged sugar plantation in Bihar.

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