1) Background of 'Nil Darpan':
o 'Nil Darpan' is a Bengali play written in 1860 by Dinabandhu Mitra.
o It portrays the plight of Indian farmers who were forced into cultivating indigo under oppressive conditions by British planters.
2) Historical Significance:
o The play became a crucial tool for awakening public opinion against British exploitation.
o It was later translated into English by Rev. James Long, leading to Long's imprisonment by the British government.
Incorrect options:
· Motilal Nehru: A prominent Indian leader, but not associated with literary works like 'Nil Darpan.'
· Chittaranjan Das: A lawyer and freedom fighter, known for his political contributions, not for writing this play.
· Sarojini Naidu: Renowned poet and political leader, but unrelated to this work.
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