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Difficulty: MediumRevolt of 1857, Peasant Struggles, and Tribal Uprisings

Colonial expansion and repressive agrarian/forest policies in India triggered numerous anti-British rebellions and peasant struggles. Arrange the following historical uprisings in correct chronological sequence from the earliest to the latest:

  1. 1Chuar Rebellion in Bengal
  2. 2Ramosi Uprising in Maharashtra
  3. 3Indigo Revolt in Bengal
  4. 4Tana Bhagat Movement in Chota Nagpur

Answer

The correct chronological sequence from earliest to latest is: Chuar Rebellion (1798–1799), Ramosi Uprising (1822), Indigo Revolt (1859–1860), and Tana Bhagat Movement (1914).
Arranging the uprisings chronologically yields: Chuar Rebellion (1798–1799) → Ramosi Uprising (1822) → Indigo Revolt (1859–1860) → Tana Bhagat Movement (1914).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the timeframe of the Chuar Rebellion
The prominent second phase of the Chuar Rebellion under Durjol Singh took place in 1798–1799.
This is the earliest rebellion among the four listed events.
2
Determine the timeframe of the Ramosi Uprising
The Ramosi hill tribes rose in rebellion under Chittur Singh in 1822.
This occurred in the early 19th century following the annexation of Peshwa territories by the British.
3
Determine the timeframe of the Indigo Revolt
The Indigo Revolt began in Bengal in 1859 and continued through 1860.
This post-1857 peasant uprising led to the establishment of the Indigo Commission in 1860.
4
Determine the timeframe of the Tana Bhagat Movement
The Tana Bhagat Movement among the Oraon tribe commenced in 1914 under Jatra Bhagat.
This represents a 20th-century tribal movement that later aligned with the non-violent freedom struggle.

Key Concept

Chronological progression of 18th, 19th, and early 20th-century peasant and tribal uprisings in colonial India
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Revolt of 1857, Peasant Struggles, and Tribal Uprisings

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