List of Tribal Uprisings in Colonial India
Year Tribal Uprising Features 1776 Chuar Uprising Organised by aboriginal tribesmen of Midnapore, against land revenue demands and economic distress. 1778 Pahariyas’ Rebellion It was headed by Raja Jagganath who led Pahariyas of Raj Mahal Hills against British expansion on their land. 1818-1831 and 1913 Bhil Uprising In the Western Ghats against the Company’s rule formed Bhil Raj. Reorganised again in 1913 under Govind Guru to fight for Bhil Raj. 1820–37 Ho and Munda Uprisings By Ho tribals led by Raja Parahat in Singhbhum and Chottanagpur region against new farming revenue policy. This later became the Munda rebellion. 1822-29 Ramosi Uprising By the Ramosi tribals of western ghats, under Chittur Singh against Britisher’s occupation of the region. 1829 Koli Uprisi...