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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