Question Q.11GS1GS1

Bring out the reasons behind the tribal unrest in British India. Also, analyze the reasons for limited success.

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Tribal unrest was there in pre-British times but it was only sporadic. It escalated heavily during British period.

Reasons for tribal unrest during British

A. Central India

1Dispossession of forest resources & restrictions on total usage of forest resources via Forest Act.

2Interference in traditional customs.

3Displacement from traditional forests & mountains.

4Entry of outsiders — side moreylandly exploitation.

E. North-East region

1Struggle for tribal political autonomy

2Unchecked entry of outsiders from plains in hills & other regions

3Against religious interference & conversion

Fig — Major tribal revolts during British

Reasons for limited success

1Localized in extent.

2Outdated use of arms — eg sticks, bows spears against modern British arms, speasa

3Brutal suppression by British state.

4Lack of organization & political leadership eg. Farmers had Kisan Sabha

5Lack of a united tribal pan Indian unrest → mostly fragmented revolts in different parts

In post-independent India, many measures were taken for tribal welfare like 5th in 6th schedule, PESA Act, Tribal Sub Plan, Forest Rights Act, 2006.

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Map of India showing major tribal revolts during British period with labels indicating Central India, Bihl, Mundal, Keral, Kangla regions

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Aayushi Bansal

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Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues

Tribal movements and unrest in British India

Causes and limited success of tribal unrest

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