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History • Modern IndiaHard

In the context of the peasant and labor uprisings in modern Indian history, the 'Bardoli Satyagraha' of 1928 was organized primarily against which of the following colonial grievances?

A. Enforced indigo cultivation on fertile agricultural land
B. Unilateral arbitrary enhancement of land revenue assessment by thirty percent✓ Correct Answer
C. Levy of exorbitant salt taxes on coastal villagers
D. Confiscation of communal forest lands for commercial timber plantations

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Bardoli Satyagraha in Gujarat was a successful peasant campaign led by Vallabhbhai Patel against a steep 30 percent hike in land revenue imposed by the colonial administration. Enforced indigo cultivation was the core issue in the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917, while salt taxes were challenged during the Dandi March of 1930. The success of the Bardoli movement earned Vallabhbhai Patel the title of Sardar from local women. An official inquiry committee later reduced the revenue hike significantly.

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