Question

How did the Deccan Riots spread?

Answer 1

1. In 1875, the peasants revolted in the district of Poona.
2. Primarily against the oppression of local moneylenders who were grabbing their lands systematically.
3. The uprising started from a village in the Poona district when the village people forced out a local moneylender from the village and captured his property.
4. Gradually, the uprising spread over 33 villages and the peasants looted the property of Marwari Sahukars.
5. The uprising turned into violence when the Sahukars took the help of the police.