Q63
The Deccan Riots of 1874-75 in Maharashtra were directed against
A.
Big landlords
B.
Moneylenders
AnswerC.
Revenue collectors
D.
British opium planters
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
In May and June 1875, peasants of Maharashtra in some parts of Pune, Satara and Ahmednagar districts revolted against increasing agrarian distress. The Deccan Riots of 1875 targeted conditions of debt peonage (kamiuti) to moneylenders.