Discover the Kolhapur and Savantvadi Revolts, where disbanded Gadkaris and long-standing unrest in Savantvadi led to significant uprisings. Learn about the causes behind the revolts and the British government's response through legislative measures.
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Civil Uprisings : Kolhapur and Savantvadi Revolts: Causes and Government Response
The Gadkaris, a hereditary military class garrisoned in Maratha forts, faced disbandment during administrative reorganization in Kolhapur state after 1844.
Facing unemployment, the Gadkaris revolted and occupied the Samangarh and Bhudargarh forts.
Savantvadi, which had previously experienced revolts in 1830, 1836, and 1838, saw renewed unrest due to British deposing their ruler and other grievances.
The British authorities introduced several laws to control the unrest in both Kolhapur and Savantvadi.
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