Discover a detailed timeline of tribal movements in India from the Pahariyas’ Rebellion (1778) to the Jharkhand Uprising (1920 onwards). Learn about key uprisings, regional impacts, leaders, and the causes behind these significant events against colonial and local oppressions.
Tribal Movements in British India: Resistance to Colonial Rule
Tribal Movements: A Chronological Overview
Pahariyas’ Rebellion (1778): Raj Mahal Hills, against British expansion.
Chuar Uprisings (1776): Jungle Mahal, against increased demands and economic hardship.
Kol Uprisings (1831): Chottanagpur, led by Buddho Bhagat, against British expansion and land transfer.
Ho and Munda Uprisings (1820-1837): Singhbhum and Chottanagpur, against British occupation and revenue policies.
Santhal Rebellion (1855-56): Bihar, led by Sido and Kanhu, against zamindars and moneylenders.
Kondh Uprisings (1837-56, 1914): Hilly regions, against interference in customs and new taxes.
Naikada Movement (1860s): Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, against British and caste Hindus.
Kharwar Rebellion (1870s): Bihar, against revenue settlements.
Khonda Dora Campaign (1900): Dabur region, led by Korra Mallaya.
Bhil Revolts (1817-19, 1913): Western Ghats, against British rule and for Bhil Raj.
Bhuyan and Juang Rebellions (1867-68, 1891-93): Kheonjhar, against British influence in succession.
Koya Revolts (1879-80, 1886): Eastern Godavari, against oppression and new regulations.
Bastar Revolt (1910): Jagdalpur, against new feudal and forest levies.
Tana Bhagat Movements (1914-1915): Chottanagpur, against outsiders' interference.
Rampa Revolts (1916, 1922-1924): Rampa region, led by Alluri Sitarama Raju, against British interference.
Jharkhand Uprising (1920 onwards): Parts of Bihar, Orissa, and West Bengal.
Forest Satyagrahas (1920s, 1930s): Guntur and Palamau, against British forest control.
Gond Uprising (1940s): For Gond-dharma.
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