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Modern Indian History UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

The editor of the "Hindu Patriot" who strongly supported the Indigo Movement was:

Answer & Solution

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Option B: Harish Chandra Mukherjee

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Harish Chandra Mukherjee”.
Harish Chandra Mukherjee was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and the editor of the Hindu Patriot. He played a crucial role in exposing the atrocities committed by indigo planters against Indian peasants.

The newspaper became a powerful platform for voicing the grievances of the indigo cultivators, leading to increased public awareness and support for the movement.

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