Explore the Bhil Revolts against British rule, including the uprisings of 1817-19, 1825, 1831, and 1846. Learn about the Bhils' struggles due to famine and misgovernment, and the role of reformer Govind Guru in their fight for a Bhil Raj by 1913.
The Bhils, who lived in the Western Ghats, controlled the mountain passes between the north and the Deccan.
They revolted against Company rule in 1817-19 due to famine, economic distress, and misgovernment.
The British used both force and conciliatory efforts to control the uprising.
The Bhils revolted again in 1825, 1831, and 1846.
Later, a reformer named Govind Guru helped the Bhils of south Rajasthan (Banswara, Sunth states) to organize themselves to fight for a Bhil Raj by 1913.
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