The Great Agrarian Crisis

The Great Agrarian Crisis refers to a period of severe economic and social turmoil in rural India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was marked by widespread agricultural distress caused by declining crop prices, rising land rents, increased indebtedness, and widespread crop failures. Farmers struggled to meet their debts, leading to widespread lands' foreclosure and rural impoverishment. This crisis disrupted rural economies, triggered social unrest, and influenced political movements demanding land reforms and better support for farmers. It highlighted systemic issues in agrarian structure and policies that contributed to rural hardship during that era.