The 'Indigo Revolt' of 1859-60 took place in which region of Bengal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Indigo Revolt' of 1859-60 took place in which region of Bengal?
A. Dinajpur and Malda
B. Burdwan and Midnapore
C. 24 Parganas and Howrah
D. Nadia and Murshidabad
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Indigo Revolt (Nil Bidroha) of 1859-60 was a major peasant uprising in Bengal, primarily in the districts of Nadia and Murshidabad, against the oppressive indigo planters.

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