Q. Which one of the following upheavals took place in Bengal immediately after the Revolt of 1857?
(a) Sanyasi Rebellion
(b) Santhal Rebellion
(c) Indigo Disturbances
(d) Pabna Disturbances
Ans: (c) Indigo Disturbances
Explanation: The upheaval that took place in Bengal immediately after the Revolt of 1857 was (c) Indigo Disturbances. The Indigo Disturbances, also known as the Indigo Revolt or Nilbidroha, occurred in various parts of Bengal in the late 1850s and early 1860s. It was a significant peasant uprising against the exploitative indigo planters and the British indigo system. The indigo planters imposed harsh conditions and forced indigo cultivation on the farmers, leading to widespread discontent. The revolt witnessed organized resistance by the peasants, who protested against the indigo planters, boycotted indigo production, and engaged in acts of violence and civil disobedience. The Indigo Disturbances marked a significant agrarian protest and played a role in shaping the anti-colonial movement in India.
