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The Deccan Riots of 1875 were directed against moneylenders.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

The Deccan Riots (1875) in Maharashtra were peasant uprisings against exploitative moneylenders (sahukars) who charged exorbitant interest rates. The government responded with the Deccan Agriculturists' Relief Act, 1879. [[30]]

Topic Tribal & Peasant Uprisings
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway

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