The Period from 1872-1947 witnessed the rise of many movements in Bengal, where those who were considered lower castes were mobilized to Protest against the inequality and injustice meted out to them in various fields, including religion, politics and education. The focus of their struggle was the social injustice within the Hindu caste hierarchy. Unlike in south and western India Where caste movements were often associated with anti-Brahmanical movements, in Bengal it was upgradation of caste from Sudra to Kshatriya Varna.