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Tribal Revolts before 1857

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Tribal Revolts before 1857

  • Pahariyas’ Rebellion (1778)—Raj Mahal Hills
  • Chuar Uprisings (1766 to 1772, 1795-1816)—Midnapore district of Bengal; important leaders—Sham Ganjan, Durjan Singh and Madhab Singh.
  • Kol Mutiny (1831)—Ranchi, Singhbhum, Hazaribagh, Palamau and Manbhum; Buddho Bhagat was an important leader.
  • Ho and Munda Uprisings (1820-22, 1831-37, 1899-1900)—Chhotanagpur region; Birsa Munda in 1899-1900 led the rebellion.
  • Santhal Rebellion (1855-56)—Raj Mahal Hill (Bihar); Sidhu and Kanhu were important leaders.
  • Khond Uprisings (1837-1856)—Hilly tracts extending from Tamil Nadu to Bengal; Chakra Bisoi, an important leader.
  • Koya Revolts (1803, 1840-1862, 1879-80)—Eastern Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh; Tomma Sora and Raja Anantayyar were important leaders.
  • Bhil Revolts (1817-19, 1913)—Khandesh, Dhar, Malwa, Western Ghats and southern Rajasthan.
  • Koli Risings (1829, 1839 and 1844-48)—Western Ghats.
  • Ramosi Risings (1822-1829, 1839-41)—Western Ghats; Chittur Singh was an important rebel leader.
  • Khasi Uprising (1829-33)—Hilly region between Garo and Jaintia Hills, Sylhet; Khasis, Garos, Khamptis and Singhphos organised themselves under Tirath Singh.
  • Singhphos’ Rebellion (1830-31, 1843)—Assam-Burma Border; Nirang Phidu led an uprising in 1843.