Question

What are the effect of Bastar revolt on present condition of India

Answer 1

British India

The British ruled India directly from 1858-1947 under what was known as the Raj century. Direct rule began after the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Queen Victoria was named Empress of India at the start of the Raj era. The rule continued through both world wars, ending with a partition of the subcontinent into two new nations (Pakistan and India) and independence in 1947.

Answer and Explanation:

The Bastar rebellion began when the colonial governments of central India threatened the livelihood of the inhabitants of the Bastar forests. The Bastar region contained many independent tribal entities, following different religions and languages, The Bastar kingdom was located in the state of Chhattisgarh. The British Forestry Act of 1878 led to widespread displacement of indigenous inhabitants in the region. The British began to interfere by implementing new policies, displacing owners from land, and interfering in succession of Bastar leaders. There was also a famine in the region in 1910. Revolt ensued and the existing British forces of only 200+ police were overwhelmed. Robbery and arson were commonplace. It took three months to quell the rebellion. The British pulled back on much of their land grab as a result.