Question

Where did the Satyagraha Movement of peasants of Mahatma Gandhi take place?

Answer 1

Answer: The first Satyagraha Movement of peasants under Mahatma Gandhi took place in Champaran, Bihar, in 1917.

Explanation:

• The peasants of Champaran were forced by British planters to cultivate indigo on a portion of their land under the tinkathia system.
• This system caused great economic hardship and exploitation of farmers.
• In 1917, Mahatma Gandhi was invited to Champaran to lead the protest against this oppressive system.
• Through his method of Satyagraha (non-violent resistance), Gandhi successfully compelled the British authorities to abolish the unjust system.

Significance: The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was Gandhi’s first active involvement in Indian mass movements. It marked the beginning of Gandhian politics of truth and non-violence in India’s freedom struggle.