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“The peasant movements of the second half of the nineteenth century lacked a positive conception of an alternative society – a conception which would unite the people in a common struggle on a wide regional and all-India plane and help develop long-term political developments.” Critically examine in 150 words.

  • UPSC 2012
  • Indian Response to British Rule

This assessment of movements like the Indigo Revolt, Pabna leagues, and Deccan riots is largely valid.

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