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After 1857, “the peasants emerged as the main force in agrarian movements.” Critically examine.

  • UPSC 2023
  • Indian Response to British Rule

The Great Revolt of 1857 marked a watershed not only in the structure of British rule but also in who led resistance in the countryside — with the eclipse of the old feudal order, peasants themselves stepped to the forefront of agrarian struggle.

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  • Evidence for the Peasant-Led Character of Post-1857 Movements
  • The Critical Limits of This "Peasant Leadership"
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