Primarily under whose persuasion did Mahatma Gandhi visit Champaran to understand the problems of peasants?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rajkumar Shukla.
- Mahatma Gandhi's visit to Champaran in 1917 to understand the problems of peasants was primarily due to the persistent persuasion of Rajkumar Shukla, an indigo cultivator from the region.
- This visit marked a significant moment in India's struggle for independence and Gandhi's role in it.
- Rajkumar Shukla's relentless efforts to bring Mahatma Gandhi to Champaran played a crucial role in addressing the injustices faced by the peasants, leading to significant reforms and marking a pivotal moment in the Indian independence movement.
- Shukla met Gandhi at the Indian National Congress session in Lucknow in 1916.