1 History & Culture · 1.4.7 Civil, tribal and peasant revolts

1.4.7.2 Tribal revolts before 1857: Kol, Santhal, Bhil and Khond

Tribal communities rose against the Company because revenue, forest control and outsiders (dikus, moneylenders, contractors) took their land and ended their self-rule; the Santhal hool of 1855 was the largest.

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Key terms

  • Chuar
  • Ho
  • Kol
  • Santhal hool
  • Sidhu
  • Kanhu
  • Khond
  • Chakra Bisoi
  • Bhil
  • Khasi
  • Tirot Singh
  • diku
  • Santhal Parganas

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