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Who issued a notice stating that in the year 1859, the ryots would not be forced to accept the indigo contract to calm the anger of the indigo planters? 

Who issued a notice stating that in the year 1859, the ryots would not be forced to accept the indigo contract to calm the anger of the indigo planters?  Correct Answer Ashley Eden

The correct answer is Ashley Eden.

  • In the year 1859, Ashley Eden issued a notice stating that Ryots would not be compelled to accept indigo contracts.
  • Ashley Eden was trying to placate the peasants and control an explosive situation, but his action was read as support for the Blue rebellion.
Alexander McKenzie
  • Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal from 1895 to 1898.
  • Cooperated with the Assam Administration in the conduct of the Lushai expedition in 1895-96.
Augustus Rivers Thomson
  •  Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal between 1882 and 1887.
  • Established the R.T. Girls' High School in Suri, Birbhum.
Richard Temple
  • Was an administrator in British India.
  • Was made Governor of Bombay Presidency in 1877.

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