Question

What were the grievances of the tribals against the British?

Answer 1

The tribals had many grievances against the British.

1. Forests were a source of livelihood for the tribals.The British made forest laws from time to time which infringed upon the rights of the tribals.

2. The Madras Forest Act of 1882 restricted the movement of the tribals in the forest areas.

3. It prevented them from using the forest for firewood and toddy.

4. It did not allow them to engage in their traditional lifestyle of Podu or shifting cultivation.

5. Besides this the British contractors exploited and oppressed the workers of the hill tribes.