Moplah Rebellion (1921) – UPSC Notes
Moplah rebellion of 1921, also known as the “Mappila rebellion” or “Malabar rebellion“, was the culmination of a series of uprisings in the 19th and early 20th centuries …
History
Ahom Revolt (1828)
Ahom revolt took place in the Assam region after the First Anglo-Burmese War. The rebellion occurred in response to the annexation of Ahom territories under the British Empire …
Kutch Rebellion (1816-1832)
The Kutch rebellion, headed by its chiefs, lasted from 1816 to 1832 in one form or another. The power struggle between the monarch and 12 chieftains escalated into …
Poligar Revolt (1795-1805)
The Poligars (or Palaiyakkarars) of the former Tirunelveli Kingdom in Tamil Nadu (South India) gave stiff resistance to the British between 1795 and 1805. From March 1799 to …
Waghera Uprising (1818-1820)
The Waghera Uprising took place in the Baroda region in 1818 against British rule. Besides the resentment against the alien regime, the exactions of Gaekwad of Baroda supported …
Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) – UPSC Notes
The Santhal Rebellion, also known as Santhal Hool, took place on 30 June 1855 by the Santhal tribal people in Bengal Presidency. The revolt was led by four …
Chuar rebellion (1766-1809)
Chuar rebellion, also known as the ‘Revolt of the Jungle Mahal‘, was a series of movements between 1766 and 1809. In this uprising, the Chuar tribal inhabitants of …
Munda Rebellion (1899-1900)
Munda Rebellion, also known as the “Ulgulan Movement“, was one of the most significant tribal uprisings during the 19th Century. The revolt took place under the leadership of …