Peasant movements in North India

Peasant movements in North India primarily emerged during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in response to issues like oppressive taxation, forced labor, and unfair land revenue systems imposed by British colonial rule and local landlords. Key movements included the Champaran movement (1917) led by Gandhi, addressing the plight of indigo farmers, and the Kisan Sabha movements, which organized peasants to demand rights over land and fair treatment. These movements played a critical role in raising awareness about agrarian rights and contributed to the broader struggle for independence, highlighting the importance of rural livelihoods in India's socio-political landscape.