Learn about the Koli Risings (1829, 1839, 1844-48) and Ramosi Risings (1822-1841) against British rule. Discover the causes of these uprisings, including unemployment and loss of livelihood, and the key figures involved, such as Chittur Singh and Umaji Naik.
The Ramosis, the hill tribes of the Western Ghats, had not reconciled to British rule and administration.
They resented the policy of annexation and lost their livelihood after the annexation of Maratha territories by the British.
They rose under Chittur Singh in 1822 and plundered the country around Satara.
Further eruptions occurred in 1825-26 under Umaji Naik of Poona and Bapu Trimbakji Sawant, continuing till 1829.
Disturbances occurred again in 1839 over the deposition and banishment of Raja Pratap Singh of Satara and erupted in 1840-41 as well.
A superior British force eventually restored order, and the British recruited some Ramosis into the hill police.
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