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The famous Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 was launched against the British administration's unfair decision to increase land revenue, and was led by:
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Vallabhbhai Patel✓ Correct Answer
C. Morarji Desai
D. K. Kelappan
💡 Solution & Explanation
Vallabhbhai Patel spearheaded the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928 against an arbitrary 22% increase in land revenue imposed by the colonial administration, successfully compelling the government to reduce it. The campaign's success earned him the title of Sardar from local women.
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