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What explains the anger of the Deccan ryots against the moneylenders? |
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Answer» (1) Ryotwari settlement of land revenue was direct revenue settlement of government with ryot. (2) The peasants were in need of money for many purposes. (3) Once They got entangled in the clutches of Sahukar, it would become very difficult for them to get themself free from it. (4) Being unable to back the loan to the moneylender, they had no choice but to give over all their possessions. (5) They took land on rent and animals on hire from Sahukar. (6) The Sahukars would not give receipts when loans were repaid. (7) Ficticious figures were entered in the bonds. (8) Peasants harvest was procured at low prices. (9) The government increased the land revenue from 50 to 100 percent. (10) After American civil war moneylenders refused to extend advances. (11) The moneylender started renewing the bond every three years. |
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