the tribal and peasants movements of 19th century British India had certain similarities and differences can u please elaborate.
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Peasant movement as part of Indian National Movement: With the appearance of Mahatma Gandhi on the Indian political scene, peasants were brought into the broader struggle against colonialism beginning with Champaran, Kheda and later Bardoli movement. There was an emergence of anti-colonialism consciousness among peasant.
The emergence of Class Conscious Organisations: The Congress policy of safeguarding the interests of zamindars and landlords led to the emergence of independent class organisations of kisans in rural India. Radical sections in the peasant movements increasingly realised that the Congress was solicitous of the interest of the capitalists and land magnates. The first Kisan Congress held at Lucknow in 1935 led to the formation of the All India Kisan Sabha.
Influence of Communal politics: Mappila revolt by Muslim tenants began as an anti-government and anti- landlord affair however it acquired communal overtones. The communalisation of the rebellion completed the isolation of the Mappilas from the Khilafat-Non-Cooperation Movement.
All India Movements: The period 1937-39 was the high watermark of the peasant movements and activity under the Congress provincial rule. The chief form of mobilisation was through holding kisan conferences and meetings where demands were aired and resolutions were passed. Mobilisation campaigns were carried out in the villages.
Leadership: During this period peasant movements were led by Congress and communist leaders e.g. Telangana Movement was organized by communist-led guerillas. Similarly, Tehbhaga movement was led by Bengal Provincial Kisan Sabha.