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When did the 'Blue rebellion' break-out?

Indian farmers rebelled against being forced to grow indigo plants. In March 1859, thousands of ryots in Bengal refused to grow indigo. This was known as the ‘Blue rebellion'.

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10 What were the main features of the 'Ryoti' system of cultivation? 11 Give a brief description of the method of producing indigo dye? 13 What were the findings of the Indigo Commission? 14 What was the out come of the Blue Rebellion?