Indian History·Revision Notes
Deccan Riots — Revision Notes
Updated 8 Mar 2026
Vyyuha Quick Recall
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Hooks
- Debt crisis
- Economic exploitation
- Collective resistance
- Court interventions
- Agrarian reforms
- Nationalist awakening
Mnemonic
DECCAN
Additional Mnemonics
Hooks
- Land alienation restricted.
- Interest rates regulated (go behind the bond).
- Restriction on arrest/imprisonment for debt.
- Arbitration/conciliation encouraged.
Mnemonic
DARA 1879 Provisions (LIRA)
Hooks
- Cotton crash
- Ryotwari rigidity
- Indebtedness (moneylenders)
- Market fluctuations
- Ecological distress (poor harvests)
Mnemonic
Causes of Riots (CRIME)
Hooks
- Poona
- Ahmednagar
Mnemonic
Key Districts (PA)
Hooks
- Social boycott
- Attacks on moneylenders
- Destruction of debt bonds
Mnemonic
Peasant Tactics (SAD)