Practice Account Books Are Burnt (1.3.1) - Colonialism and the Countryside Exploring Official Ar icial Aricial Archives

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Question 1.
What is a ryot?
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Think of their role in agriculture.
Question 2.
What does sahukar mean?
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This term is linked to financial dealings.
3Question 3.
What was the main reason for the peasant revolt in the Deccan?
- High land taxes
- Poor crop yields
- Oppressive debts
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Consider why they felt driven to violence.
4Question 4.
True or False: The British government immediately addressed the grievances of the ryots during the revolt.
- True
- False
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Think about the historical context.
Question 5.
Critically examine the role of colonial policies in exacerbating the financial struggles of the ryots.
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Link policies to the economic hardships faced by ryots.
Question 6.
Discuss how the revolt in Supa could serve as a catalyst for future reforms in the colonial administration.
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Think about the repercussions of systemic failures.

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