Category 9 · Modern History
People's Resistance Before 1857
10 micro topics in Modern History for UPSC Prelims, in book order: Genesis and Causes of People's Resistance to Company Rule; Civil Uprisings: Causes and Characteristics; and 8 more.
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9.1
Genesis and Causes of People's Resistance to Company Rule
People's resistance before 1857 meant the struggles of peasants, artisans, tribals, ruling classes, soldiers and religious leaders against Company rule. According to Bipan Chandra it took three broad forms: civil rebellions, tribal uprisings and peasant movements,…
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Civil Uprisings: Causes and Characteristics
Civil uprisings were rebellions against Company rule led by deposed rulers or their descendants, former zamindars, poligars, ex-retainers and officials, and sometimes religious leaders. Their mass support came from rack-rented peasants, unemployed artisans and demobilised soldiers.…
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Important Civil Uprisings (I): Eastern and Central India
The important civil uprisings of eastern and central India include the Sanyasi Revolt (1763-1800), Midnapore and Dhalbhum (1766-74), the Moamarias of Assam (1769-99), Ganjam and Gumsur, Palamau (1800-02), Bundelkhand (1808-12), Parlakimedi, the Paika Rebellion of Odisha…
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Important Civil Uprisings (II): South, West and North India
The important civil uprisings of south, west and north India include the Poligars' Revolt (1795-1805) led by Kattabomman, Pazhassi Raja's resistance in Kerala, Velu Thampi's revolt in Travancore, the Kutch and Waghera risings, the Bareilly and…
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Peasant Movements With Religious Overtones
Peasant movements before 1857 were protests against evictions, rent increases and the greed of moneylenders, with religious overtones in Bengal and Malabar. The main ones were the Narkelberia uprising of Titu Mir, the Pagal Panthis, the…
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Tribal Revolts: Causes and Characteristics
Tribal movements under British rule were the most frequent, militant and violent of all movements. They arose from the loss of tribal land and forests, moneylenders and outsiders, and intrusive laws. They are divided into mainland…
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Important Tribal Movements of Mainland India
The important tribal movements of mainland India include the Pahariyas' rebellion (1778), the Chuar uprising, the Kol mutiny (1831), the Ho and Munda risings, the Santhal rebellion (1855-56), the Khond and Koya revolts, and the Bhil,…
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Tribal Movements of the North-East
The tribal movements of the north-east frontier before 1857 include the Ahom revolt (1828-33), the Khasi uprising under Tirath Singh (1830s) and the Singpho rebellion (1830s-43), with smaller risings by the Mishmis, Khamptis and Lushais. Later…
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9.9
Sepoy Mutinies Before 1857
Sepoy mutinies before 1857 were sporadic military uprisings by Indian soldiers of the Company, caused by discrimination in pay and promotion, mistreatment, denial of foreign service allowance and religious objections. The most important were the Vellore…
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Weaknesses of the Pre-1857 People's Uprisings
The pre-1857 people's uprisings drew many participants but were localised, arose from local grievances, had semi-feudal and backward-looking leadership, were old in form and ideas, were often pacified by concessions, and used obsolete arms against a…
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Frequently asked questions
Which topics are in People's Resistance Before 1857?
People's Resistance Before 1857 has 10 micro topics in Modern History: Genesis and Causes of People's Resistance to Company Rule; Civil Uprisings: Causes and Characteristics; Important Civil Uprisings (I): Eastern and Central India; Important Civil Uprisings (II): South, West and North India; Peasant Movements With Religious Overtones; Tribal Revolts: Causes and Characteristics; Important Tribal Movements of Mainland India; Tribal Movements of the North-East; Sepoy Mutinies Before 1857; Weaknesses of the Pre-1857 People's Uprisings.
Is People's Resistance Before 1857 important for UPSC Prelims?
People's Resistance Before 1857 is a part of the UPSC Prelims Modern History syllabus map on MaargX UPSC. Each of its 10 published topics has key terms, a Mains angle and practice questions.