Latest / The Hidden History of Bengal: Kingdoms, Empires, and Revolution — Fexingo History
The Indigo Revolt: Bengal's Blue Dye Rebellion
In the mid-19th century, British indigo planters forced Bengali peasants to grow indigo under brutal conditions, leading to the Indigo Revolt of 1859–60. This episode explores the roots of the oppression in the Permanent Settlement, the role of the planters' 'neel kar' system, and the flashpoint in Nadia district where peasants led by Digambar Biswas and Bishnu Charan Biswas rose up. We examine the tactics of resistance—refusing to sow, burning factories, and legal battles—and the pivotal report by Irish missionary James Long, whose publication of 'Nil Darpan' led to…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.