Question 11Analyze the reasons for limited successGS1GS1
Bring out the reasons behind the tribal unrest in British India. Also, analyze the reasons for their limited success. (15 marks, 250 words)
Main Body
Reasons for limited success of Tribals:
1Primitive methods - Tribals only had primitive tools - teast sax against cannon, gun and rifle.
2Leadership - Apart from Birsa Munda, Alluri Sitaram Raju, Tribal Movement lacked great leaders.
3Local support to British - Local Zamindars, Moneylenders and queen rulers supported British in exploitative practices.
4No Clear vision - Tribal Movement lacked clear strategy, vision for taking on British and alternative after.
5Cut from Mainstream - Due to alienation from mainstream politics, they did not fish enough support from Congress/Hindutva politics.
Continuation of reasons for limited success:
2Leadership - Apart from Birsa Munda, Alluri Sitaram Raju, Tribal Movement lacked great leaders.
3Local support to British - Local Zamindars, Moneylenders and queen rulers supported British in exploitative practices.
4No Clear vision - Tribal Movement lacked clear strategy, vision for taking on British and alternative after.
5Cut from Mainstream - Due to alienation from mainstream politics, they did not fish enough support from Congress/Hindutva politics.
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Conclusion
Tribals were vital in mounting challenge to British Rule. As a recapiture of his Government isolated history of Birsa Munda "Jan Jatiya" Samaj Dinas.
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This is a continuation from previous page
- Identifies structural limitations
- Notes lack of unified leadership
- Explains alienation from mainstream
- Covers military disadvantage
Topper
Aditya Heyday Upadhyay
AIR 1542023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Peasant and Tribal Rebellions
Tribal Resistance - Limited Success
Writing Stats
193
Total words
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Paragraphs
formal and explanatory
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