Comprehensive Timeline of Uprisings and Revolts in Modern Indian History

Sanyasi Revolt and Early Resistance

One of the earliest resistances against colonial rule in Bengal.

Civil Uprisings in India Before 1947

Massive local revolts that challenged British authority before independence.

People's Resistance Against British Before 1857

Grassroots movements and discontent leading up to the Revolt of 1857.

People's Uprisings and Tribal Revolts

Detailed account of tribal unrest and uprisings against colonial forces.

Weaknesses of People's Uprisings

Key limitations that hindered early mass revolts against British rule.

Sepoy Mutinies: Causes and Uprisings

Mutinies within the British Indian army prior to the 1857 revolt.

Singphos Rebellion

One of the earliest rebellions in Northeast India against the British.

Khasi Uprising

A significant resistance movement led by tribal leaders in Meghalaya.

Indian Tribal Uprisings

Overview of tribal revolts: regions, leaders, and major causes.

Koli and Ramosi Risings

Resistance by the Koli and Ramosi tribes in Western India.

Bhil Revolts

Tribal revolts in Central and Western India by the Bhil community.

Koya Revolts

Resistance by the Koya tribe in the Godavari region.

Khond Uprisings (1837-1856)

Khond resistance to British intervention in Odisha tribal life.

Santhal Rebellion (1855-56)

Major tribal uprising against oppressive zamindars and British rule.

Ho-Munda Uprisings (1820-1837)

Early tribal revolts in Chotanagpur against colonial exploitation.

Kol Mutiny (1831)

Rebellion by the Kol tribes due to land and administrative grievances.

Pahariya and Chuar Uprising

Early tribal resistance against colonial encroachment in Eastern India.

Characteristics of Tribal Revolts

Unique features and motivations of tribal uprisings in colonial India.

Timeline of Tribal Revolts

Chronological list of major tribal uprisings across India under British rule.

Peasant Movements with Religious Overtones

Movements where religion shaped peasant resistance against colonialism.

Kuka Movement

Religious-political uprising of Namdhari Sikhs against British rule.

Wahabi Movement

Islamic reformist resistance aimed at purifying faith and ending foreign rule.

Kolhapur and Savantvadi Revolts

Revolts in the Kolhapur and Savantvadi regions during the British period.

Surat Salt Agitations (1840s)

Protests against salt taxes during the 1840s in Surat.

Ahom Revolt (1828)

The Ahom revolt against the British in Assam in 1828.

Waghera Uprising (1818-1820)

A revolt against British rule in the Waghera region.

Paika Rebellion (1817)

A major rebellion in Odisha against British oppression.

Up-Surge in Hathras (1817)

A revolt that occurred in Hathras against British rule in 1817.

Rising at Bareilly (1816)

The revolt that took place in Bareilly against the British East India Company.

Kutch Rebellion (1816-1832)

Conflict in Kutch region against British control during the early 19th century.

Parlakimedi Outbreak (1813-1834)

Revolts and disturbances in the Parlakimedi region in the early 1800s.

Disturbances in Bundelkhand (1808-1812)

Protests and uprisings in Bundelkhand against British rule.

Diwan Velu Thampi Revolt (1808-1809)

Revolt led by Diwan Velu Thampi against the British in Kerala.

Poligars Revolt (1795-1805)

A revolt by the Poligars of Tamil Nadu against the British East India Company.

Uprisings in Palamau (1800-1802)

Resistance movements in the Palamau region of Jharkhand against British rule.

Uprisings in Ganjam and Gumsur (1800-1837)

Revolts in the Ganjam and Gumsur regions against British forces.

Civil Rebellion in Awadh (1799)

Resistance movements in Awadh during the late 18th century.

Resistance of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (1797-1805)

Pazhassi Raja's rebellion in Kerala against the British.

Revolt of Dhundia Bednur (1799-1800)

Revolt led by Dhundia Bednur in the southern Deccan region.

Revolt of Raja Vizianagaram (1794)

The revolt led by Raja Vizianagaram against British colonial rule.

Civil Uprisings in Assam: Moamarias

The Moamarias' uprisings in Assam against Mughal and later British rule.

Civil Uprisings in Gorakhpur, Basti, and Bahraich (1781)

Resistance in these regions against British control in 1781.

Revolt in Midnapore and Dhalbhum (1766-1774)

The revolt in Midnapore and Dhalbhum against the East India Company.