Question

When during the time of Prithvi Singh the plunder and exploitation reached its height, under whose leadership the farmers refused to plough the fields in the jagir region?
1. Sadhu Sitaram Das
2. Fatehkaran Charan
3. Brahmadeo
4. All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: In the year, 1906, Prithvi Singh was appointed as the new Jagirdar of Bijolia. He was of a different attitude from his predecessor. He ended the old concession given the people of his region. Not only this, he also imposed a new tax called Talwar Bandhai. This widespread resentment.

Complete answer:
In 1906, Prithvi Singh became the new Jagirdar of Bijolia. He took some steps which went against the common men of his area. He ended the previous relaxation given to the people. In addition, he introduced a new tax called Talwar Bandhai.
This step of Prithvi Singh created widespread resentment among people. People started rising against Prithvi Singh. Plunder and exploitation was at its highest point. Peasants also came against Prithvi Singh vehemently. They refused to plough their fields. But this was not done at random. Three leaders provided the direction and under their direction, peasants refused to plough their fields. These leaders were Sadhu Sitaramdas, Fatehkaran Charan and Brahmedeo.
The entire episode of resentment and refusal of farmers to plough the fields to oppose the policy of Prithvi Singh is known as the Bijolia Movement.
The answer is 4. All of the above

Note:
The Bijolia Movement was a resentment of peasants against the oppressive policy of Prithvi Singh. This movement took place in Bijolia Jagir of the former Mewar state. Presently, it is Rajasthan. Land revenues and other taxes were the main causes of this movement. It is true when taxes are higher, peasants rose in rebellion.