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 Uprising |
The tribals of Gujrat and Maharashtra revolted against the Company’s
control in 1829, 1839, and again in 1844-48. |
1832 |
Kol Rebellion |
Tribals of Chottanagpur under Buddho Bagat revolted against Britishers
and money lenders. |
1837-56 |
Khond Rebellion |
Tribals of hills from Tamil Nadu to Bengal led by Chakra Bisoi
revolted against interference in tribal customs and the imposition of new
taxes. |
1855-56 |
Santhal Rebellion |
Tribals of Bihar led by Sido and Kanhu against moneylenders and
zamindars. |
1868 |
Naikada Movement |
Tribals of Madhya Pradesh and Gujrat against British and caste Hindus
to establish Dharma Raj. |
1870s |
Kharwar Rebellion |
Tribals of Bihar led by Bhagrit Majhi against revenue settlement
activities. |
1867 |
Bhuyan and Juang Rebellions |
Tribes of Keonjhar, Orissa revolted twice in 1867 and 1891. |
1899-1900 |
Munda Rebellion |
Tribals of the Chotanagpur area revolted under Birsa Munda against the
‘Dikus’. |
1879-80 |
Koya Uprising |
Tribals of the eastern Godavari region led by Tomma Sora and Raja
Annantyar revolted against the police and moneylenders. |
1910 |
Bastar Revolt |
By tribals of Jagdalpur against new feudal and forest levies. |
1914-1919 |
Tana Bhagat Movement |
Tribals of Chottanagpur, led by Jatra Bhagat, and Balram Bhagat
revolted against the interference of outsiders. |
1921-22 |
Chenchus Uprising |
Tribals of Nallamalla Hills led by K. Hanumanthu revolted against the
British forest laws. |
1922-24 |
Rampa Rebellion |
Led by Alluri Sitaraman Raju of Koyas, Andhra Pradesh against British
interference. |
1828-33 |
Ahom’s Revolt |
In Assam against non-fulfilment of Britishers’ promise to leave their
region after the Burmese war. |
1830s |
Khasis’ Revolt |
Led by Tirath Singh in the hills of Jaintia and Garo against the
occupation of their region. |
1830s |
Singphos’ Rebellion |
In Assam against occupation fo their region by Britishers. |
1917- 19 |
Kukis’ Revolt |
In Manipur, against British policies of recruiting labour during World
War. |
1920 |
Zeliangsong Movement |
By tribes of Manipur against the failure of the British to protect
them during Kuki violence. |
1905-31 |
Naga Movement |
By tribals of Manipur, led by Jadonang against British rule and to
form Naga raj. |
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