Revolt in Midnapore and Dhalbhum (1766-74) | Studento

Revolt of Midnapore and Dhalbhum (1766-74): Resistance Against British Rule

Revolt in Midnapore and Dhalbhum (1766-74): Initial Conditions

The English took hold of Midnapore in 1760.
At that time, there were about 3,000 zamindars and talukdars in the region.
These zamindars and talukdars had cordial relations with their ryots.

Changes due to British Policies: Disrupting Established Harmony

The harmonious scenario changed after the introduction of the new land revenue system by the English in 1772.
According to the British governor Vansittart, the zamindars of Midnapore sided with the ryots in conflicts between the ryots and English revenue collecting officials.

Impact on Zamindars: Loss of Land and Power

The zamindars of Dhalbhum, Manbhum, Raipur, Panchet, Jhatibuni, Karnagarh, and Bagri lived in the vast tract of Jungle Mahals of west and north-west Midnapore.
By the 1800s, these zamindars were ultimately dispossessed of their zamindaries.

Leaders of the Uprisings: Key Figures of Resistance

The important leaders of the uprisings were Damodar Singh and Jagannath Dhal.

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