Episode 2 of 3
Peasant Revolt of 1831
- When
- 1831
- Where
- Wallachia
Around 60,000 peasants protested conscription criteria in 1831, leading to a violent suppression by Russian troops.
In 1831, approximately 60,000 peasants protested against projected conscription criteria. Russian troops were dispatched to quell the revolt, resulting in the death of around 300 people. This incident highlighted the tensions between the new administrative measures and the local population.
Sources
- Regulamentul Organic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-13
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