Context
The Santhal revolution took place on June 30, 1855.
What was the revolution all about?
Santhal Tribe is the third-largest scheduled tribe community in India after the Gonds and Bhils. |
What led to the revolt (Background)?
How was the revolution kicked off?
How women participated in the revolt?
How did it conclude?
Major Tribal Uprisings
Year |
Tribal Uprising |
Features |
1776 |
Chuar Uprising |
It was initiated by indigenous tribespeople of Midnapore, in response to land revenue demands and economic hardships. |
1818-1831 and 1913 |
Bhil Uprising |
The Uprising took place in the Western Ghats as a resistance against the rule of the Company. It resulted in the formation of Bhil Raj. In 1913, under the leadership of Govind Guru, the Bhil community reorganized and continued their fight for the establishment of Bhil Raj. |
1820–37 |
Ho and Munda Uprisings |
The Ho and Munda Uprisings were initiated by the Ho tribals under the leadership of Raja Parahat in the Singhbhum and Chottanagpur regions. These uprisings were in response to the implementation of a new farming revenue policy. Over time, the Ho uprising transformed into the Munda rebellion. |
1822-29 |
Ramosi Uprising |
It was led by the Ramosi tribals residing in the Western Ghats. Under the leadership of Chittur Singh, they revolted against the British occupation of the region. |
1829 |
Koli Uprising |
The Uprising witnessed multiple revolts by the tribal communities of Gujarat and Maharashtra. They rebelled against the control of the East India Company in the years 1829, 1839, and once more during the period of 1844-48. |
1832 |
Kol Rebellion |
It occurred when the tribal communities of Chottanagpur, led by Buddho Bagat, revolted against the British colonial rule and oppressive money lenders. |
1837-56 |
Khond Rebellion |
The Rebellion saw the tribal communities residing in the hills from Tamil Nadu to Bengal, led by Chakra Bisoi, rise up against the interference in their tribal customs and the imposition of new taxes. |
1899-1900 |
Munda Rebellion |
It involved the tribal population of the Chotanagpur area who, under the leadership of Birsa Munda, revolted against the 'Dikus' (a term used to refer to outsiders or non-tribal people). |
1879-80 |
Koya Uprising |
The Uprising witnessed the tribal communities of the eastern Godavari region, led by Tomma Sora and Raja Annantyar, rebelling against the oppressive actions of the police and moneylenders. |
1910 |
Bastar Revolt |
The Revolt was staged by the tribal population of Jagdalpur as a protest against the imposition of new feudal and forest levies. |
1921-22 |
Chenchus Uprising |
The Uprising took place when the tribal community of Nallamalla Hills, led by K. Hanumanthu, revolted against the forest laws imposed by the British authorities. |
1922-24 |
Rampa Rebellion |
It was led by Alluri Sitaraman Raju, a member of the Koya tribe in Andhra Pradesh. The rebellion was launched in response to British interference in the region. |
Important Leaders
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