Tribal Movements

Southern India

Revolt of Raja of Vizianagaram 

• Raja of Vizianagaram was ordered to pay a sum of 3 lakhs rupees as a tribute and was also ordered to abandon his troops.
• So, he with the help of his supporters revolted against the policies of the Britishers. 
• The Raja died in the battle in 1794. After his death British adopted the policy of conciliation and Raja’s son Narayan Rao was offered the estate.

Diwan Velu Thampi’s Revolt

• State of Travancore signed subsidiary Alliance with the Britishers in 1805.
• But the ruler was unable to pay the subsidy and fell into arrears.
• High handed behavior of the Company forced the Diwan to rose against the company. 
• Finally after the large military operation suppressed the revolt.

Western India

Bhil Uprisings

• Bhils were an aboriginal tribe living around the Khandesh in Western Ghats.
• Land and agricultural  policies of the Company impacted Bhils a lot. 
• First time they revolted under the leadership of Sewaram. But it was suppressed by  the Company’s military action.
• They again revolted in 1817-19, 1825,1836 and 1846.

Koli Risings

• Kolis were living in the neighborhood of Bhils. 
• Kolis were against  the policies of Britishers. According to Kolis Britishers were responsible for large scale unemployment.
• Kolis revolted in 1829, 1839 and again during 1844-48.