Explore peasant movements with religious overtones, including the Narkelberia Uprising, The Pagal Panthis, Faraizi Revolt, Moplah Uprisings, and their impact on colonial rule.
Active participation in some areas, mainly western Uttar Pradesh.
Peasants often allied with local feudal leaders against foreign rule.
Post-revolt, British policies worsened the plight of peasants, supporting the landed classes and neglecting peasants’ interests.
In Avadh, taluqdars were restored with powers, while peasants faced additional cess and other penalties.
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