The leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha was:
✓ Correct answer: a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
ExplanationThe Bardoli Satyagraha was a significant peasant movement in Bardoli, Gujarat in 1928, led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.It was sparked by the British government’s decision to increase land revenue by 22%, which severely affected the farmers.He organized the farmers to refuse to pay the increased taxes, leading to a successful non-violent protest that resulted in the reversal of the tax hike.His leadership earned him the title “Sardar” (leader) from the women of Bardoli for his success in forcing the British to roll back the revenue hike.145
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