Question

Explain about the tribal revolts in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Answer 1

The tribal revolts of 19th and 20th century under British rule were very frequent. The revolts were very violent. The tribal movements can be divided into –

1. Mainland tribal revolts
2. Frontier tribal revolts

Some of the common characteristics of the tribal revolts of 19th and 20th century are –

1. The violence was against the money lenders and traders. The tribal saw the lenders and traders as agents of British Government.
2. They were against the laws of the foreign government. The tribal were afraid that their traditional society will be abolished.
3. These revolts were led by a leader who was considered as a Messiah.
4. The tribal were always defeated because of their old tools and weapons.