Editing 1907 Peasants' Revolt (section)

== Casualties and arrests ==

The official casualty count listed 419 peasants killed. Later estimates differed widely and often placed the number higher. The exact death toll remained disputed because reporting from rural districts was incomplete and because later writers used different methods to count deaths.

Army losses were recorded as 10 killed and 4 wounded. The low official army casualty figure reflected the imbalance between trained troops and peasant crowds. Peasants usually had limited weapons and were often confronted by organized military units.

More than 10,000 people were arrested. Arrests continued after the army restored control because officials sought to identify local leaders and participants. Some detainees were accused of organizing gatherings. Others were arrested for attacks on estate buildings or refusal to obey military orders.

The casualty dispute became part of the later political memory of the revolt. Supporters of the government emphasized restoration of order. Critics emphasized the scale of repression and the use of military force against rural communities.