This is a chronological list of conflicts in which peasants played a significant role.

Background

The history of peasant wars spans over two thousand years. A variety of factors fueled the emergence of the peasant revolt phenomenon, including: * Tax resistance * Social inequality * Religious war * National liberation *Resistance against serfdom *Redistribution of land *External factors such as

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Later peasant revolts such as the Telangana Rebellion were also influenced by

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ideologies such as Maoism. The majority of peasant rebellions ended prematurely and were unsuccessful. Peasants suffered from limited funding and lacked the training and organisational capabilities of professional armies.

Chronological list

The list gives the name, the date, the peasant allies and enemies, and the result of these conflicts following this legend: : : : :

References

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Background

Chronological list

See also

References

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