The peasant movements in Rajasthan were the result of the exploitation of farmers by the feudals i.e., higher land revenue, lata-kunta,forced labor. This increased dissatisfaction among the public and its first explosion took place in 1897 AD in Bijolia
Characteristic:
- Farmer movement of rajasthan were based on caste i.e., bijolia (dhakar farmer), shekhawati (jat).
- The leadership was provided by the outsiders i.e., bijolia mov. (vijaysingh pathik), mev mov (yaseen khan of gurugram)
- The nature of the movements were Non-Violent.
- Jati panchayats were credited to run movements in a planned manner.
- These movements got the support of Praja mandals.
- Active participation of women.
Significance:
- Resulted in the abolition of the jageeri system.
- Became inspiration for the national freedom movement.
- Improvement in socio-economic status of the peasant.
- Taxes were reduced.
- Active participation of the women led to their empowerment i.e., katrathal conference.
In spite of oppression by feudals, these movements awakened the masses, aroused nationalist sentiments which further became an integral part of the Satyagraha and Non-cooperation movement.
