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    Question

    Pal Dadhadav Massacre, completed 100 years on 7 March

    2022, it was to protest against the land revenue tax (lagaan) imposed on the peasants by the British and feudal lords. In which state this incident happened?
    A Rajasthan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Gujarat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Andhra Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Punjab Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Villagers from Pal, Dadhvav, and Chitariya, Gujarat had gathered on the banks of river Heir as part of the ‘Eki movement’, led by one Motilal Tejawat. The movement was to protest against the land revenue tax (lagaan) imposed on the peasants by the British and feudal lords. The incident took place on 7 March, 1922, 100 years ago. It is also said that it was a bigger incident than the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. 

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