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Examine the causes that led to tribal unrest during British rule in India. Analyse the reasons for their limited success. (उन कारणों का परीक्षण कीजिए जिनके कारण भारत में ब्रिटिश शासन के दौरान जनजातीय अशांति हुई। इसकी सीमित सफलता के कारणों का विश्लेषण कीजिए।)

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Introduction

Tribal uprising — against British started with spatial rebellion in 16th century. It was their reaction towards alien rule. However causes of tribal unrest be broadly same throughout India — included: Maimland tribes

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Main Body

1Cultural Reason:

— British laws often violated local traditions and values

— Codification of civil laws and criminal laws didn't consider tribal laws and practices

2Economic Reason:

— Hard settlement and commodification of land alleged common land holding among tribals and egalitarianism

— Excessive taxation led to pauperization of tribals

3Spatial Rebellion → Against landlordship
4Role of Outsiders:

— Money lenders, Government officials, Moneylenders, Sheepcrops betted in tribal area leading to land alienation from British Tribal created excessive taxation and land trading

5Loss of Livelihood:

— Creation of Reserve Forests and land use regulation alienated tribals from Forest and Forest products

— British were keen in Securing timber wealth for Railways

6Slash and Burn technique declared unlawful
7Actions of Missionaries:

— Social and conversion mechanism affected religious practices of tribals

— Perceived as threat to their cultural identityFrontier tribals
8Demand for political autonomy
9Not cool been about Nationalism as they identified themselves with Neighboring countries → Kuki of Manipur
10Desertification movement — declaring forest-empharial practices.
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Diagram

Flowchart showing major tribal uprisings during British rule: Bhil Uprising, Khairebellem Rebellion, Kuki Rebellion (1917-1919), Santhal Rebellion (1855), Munda Uprising, Rampa Rebellion

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  • Comprehensive coverage of multiple causes (cultural, economic, political)
  • Specific examples of tribal rebellions cited
  • Clear categorization of reasons
  • Connects land policies to tribal alienation
  • Includes role of outsiders and economic agents

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AIR 225

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Modern Indian History

British Policies and Tribal Societies

Tribal Uprisings and Resistance

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analytical and structured

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