Muzhara Movement

  • March 19 commemorates the anniversary of the Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU) Muzhara movement (originated in the 1930s), a significant agrarian struggle in Punjab.
  • In 1870, the Maharaja of Patiala implemented the biswedari system also known as landlord system.
  • Under this system, the biswedars were appointed as the local authorities of villages.
  • The original owners of the land were reduced to mere status of muzaras or tenants.
  • The muzaras were forced to pay batai and surrender half of the crops to their landlords.
  • PEPSU Muzhara movement was aimed at land ownership rights against feudal landlords ....
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