The leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) was
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- ASardar Vallabhbhai PatelCorrect
- BMahatma Gandhi
- CVithalbhai J Patel
- DMahadev Desai
Explanation
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928 to protest against the unjust 30 percent increase in land revenue rates imposed by the British government in Gujarat. He organized the farmers and successfully led a non violent movement that eventually forced the government to reduce the tax hike. It was during this movement that the women of Bardoli conferred the title of Sardar upon him, recognizing his exceptional leadership. While Mahatma Gandhi supported the movement and other leaders like Mahadev Desai were involved, Patel was the primary leader on the ground.
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