Important Tribal Movements in India: Santhal Revolt etc
Important Tribal Movements in India. As the British Empire expanded and began to take control of Indian lands, tribal revolts broke out in opposition to the oppressive rule of the British Raj. These uprisings were a sign that people would not accept subjugation without resistance. Tribals were the first to demonstrate resistance against oppressive forces, showing their strength and courage. Topic is useful for examinations like State exams, SSC, Banking, Railways and any other One Day exam.
Protest against the land revenue system of the British
Hos Revolt (1820)
Parahat organized tribals
Against the occupation of Singhbhum (Jharkhand).
Ramosi Revolt (1822)
Chittur Singh, Pratap SIngh, Dattaraya Patkar
Against the British rule and Annexation policy.
Ahom Revolt (1828)
Gomdhar Kovar
Revolt against British refusal to return the temporarily annexed territories after the Burma War.
Khasi Revolt (1830s)
Tirot Singh
Revolt against the forced enlistment as laborers for the construction work
Kol Revolt (1831-32)
Buddhu Bhagat
Protest against of land transfer to the outsiders.
Khond Revolt (1846, 1855)
Chakra Bisoi, Radhakrishna Dandasena
Protest against the land revenue policies of the British, oppression by the landlords and money lenders
Santhal Revolt (1855-56)
Sidhu, Kanu
The revolt has reference to the establishment of the permanent land settlement of 1793.
Naikda Revolt (1858)
Rup Singh
For Dharma Raj against ban Joria Bhagat on grazing and timber.
Koya Revolt (1879-80)
Tomma Sora Raja, Ananta Ayyar
Against erosion of customary rights over forests, police exactions, exploitation by money lenders, and new excise regulations restricting domestic production of toddy.
Munda Rebellion (1899)
Birsa Munda
Against the oppression of tribals by the Thikadars.
Bastar Revolt (1910)
Tribals in Bastar
Against enactment of the forest laws and imposition of new feudal taxes.
Bhil Revolt (1913)
Govind Guru
Protest against bonded labour and establishment of their rule in the area.
Oraons Revolt (1914)
Jatra Bhagat and others
Oraon religion, Agrarian issues, ran a campaign of ‘no-rent payment’ against Zamindars.
Rampa Revolt (1922)
Alluri Sitarama
Protest against the oppression of the Sahukars(money lenders).
Manipur Revolt (1930s)
Romgmei Jadonang, Rani Gaidinliu
Aimed at establishing an independent Naga rule.
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