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.

— Aayushi Bansal · AIR 7

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

Clear categorization of causes by region
Discusses both Central India and North-East context
Explains limited success with concrete reasons
Provides diagram showing major revolts
Connects to post-independence measures

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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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