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Tribal Movements

The document outlines various tribal revolts against British colonial rule in India, detailing the objectives and leaders of each uprising. Key revolts include the Pahariyas' Rebellion, Santhal Rebellion, and Rampa Revolts, each driven by resistance to land appropriation, economic exploitation, and cultural interference. The document highlights the significant impact of these uprisings on tribal communities and their fight for rights and autonomy.

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Tribal Movements

The document outlines various tribal revolts against British colonial rule in India, detailing the objectives and leaders of each uprising. Key revolts include the Pahariyas' Rebellion, Santhal Rebellion, and Rampa Revolts, each driven by resistance to land appropriation, economic exploitation, and cultural interference. The document highlights the significant impact of these uprisings on tribal communities and their fight for rights and autonomy.

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TRIBAL REVOLTS OBJECTIVE


No.
1 Pahariyas’ Rebellion by the Martial  Against the British expansion on
Pahariyas (1778, Jharkhand). their lands.

2 Chuar Uprisings by the Chuar aboriginal  Against rise in demands and


tribesmen (1776), West Bengal. economic privation by the British.

3 Kol Uprisings by the Kols of Chottanagpur  Against expansion of British rule on


led by Buddho Bhagat (1831). their lands and transfer of their
lands to outsiders.
 The revolt was suppressed.
4 Ho and Munda Uprisings a. Against occupation of Singhbhum by
a. by Ho tribals led by Raja Parahat British.
(1827, Singhbhum and b. Against the newly introduced
Chottanagpur). farming revenue policy.
b. by Ho tribals and the Mundas (1831) c. Against introduction of feudal,
c. By the Mundas led by Birsa Munda zamindari tenures and exploitation
(1899-1900, south of Ranchi). by moneylenders and forest
 Birsa Munda was captured and contractors.
imprisoned.
d. The Ulgulan uprising, supported by
Birsa Munda (1860-1920).

5 Santhal Rebellion by the Santhals led by  Against the practices of zamindars


Sido and Kanhu (1855- 56; Bihar). and moneylenders.
 The rebellion was suppressed.
 The territories called `Santhal
Paraganas' were created.
 It became illegal for a Santhal to
transfer land to a non-Santhal.
6 Kondh uprisings led by Chakra Bisnoi  Against interference in tribal
(1837-56 and later in 191 in hilly region customs and imposition of new
from Tamil Nadu to Bengal, Orissa in taxes.
1914).
7 Naikada Movement (1860s, Madhya  Against British and caste Hindus.
Pradesh and Gujarat).
8 Kharwar Rebellion by the Kharwars  Against revenue settlement
(1870s, Bihar). activities.
9 Bhil Revolts (1817-19 and 1913 in region Against Company Rule (in 1817-19) and
of Western Ghats. to form Bhil Raj.
10 Koya Revolts by the Koyas and the Against oppression by police,
Khonda Sara Chiefs – led by Tomma Sora moneylenders, new regulations and
in 1879-80 – led by Raja Anantayyar in denial of their rights over forest areas.
1886 (eastern Godavari region Andhra
Pradesh).
11 Bastar Revolt (1910, Jagdalpur).  Against new feudal and forest levies.
12 Tana Bhagat Movements among the  Against interference of outsiders.
Mundas and Oraon tribes led by Jatra  Began as Sanskritisation movement.
Bhagat, Balram Bhagat (1914-1915,
Chottanagpur).
13 Rampa Revolts led by Alluri Sitarama  Against British interference and
Raju of the Koyas (1916, 1922-1924, capture and execution of Raju in
Rampa region in Andhra Pradesh. 1924.

14 Jharkhand Uprising by tribals of  Against British laws.


Chottanagpur region (1920 onwards,
parts of Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal).
 Adivasi Mahasabha was formed in
1937 which was replaced by Regional
Jharkhand Party in 1949.
15 Forest Satyagrahas by  Against increasing British control
(a) Chenchu tribals (1920s, Guntur district over forests.
in Andhra).
(b) by Karwars of Palamau (1930s, Bihar).
16 Gond Uprising (1940s), Madhya Pradesh.  To bring together the believers of
Gond dharma.

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