This PSEB 8th Class Social Science Notes Chapter 13 Colonialism and Tribal Society will help you in revision during exams.
PSEB 8th Class Social Science Notes Chapter 13 Colonialism and Tribal Society
→ Tribal society: Tribal society is related to the tribal people of the country who live in ancient conditions in forests, valleys, and in far-off mountains. They basically live in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar, Orissa, and the mountainous region of Madhya Pradesh.
→ Important Tribes: Gond, Bhil, Santhal, Mizos, Mundas, etc. are the important tribes of the country.
→ Revolts of Tribal people: Many tribal people revolted against the policies of the British government in the 19th century. Bhils in Madhya Pradesh, Mundas in Bihar, Gonds in Orissa, and Santhals in Bihar-Bengal revolted in a great deal.
→ Birsa Munda: Birsa Munda was the leader of the Munda tribe. He was a very powerful person.
→ Revolt of Santhals: Tribal people, living in the mountains of Rajmahal, of the Santhal tribe, revolted in 1855 A.D. under the leadership of Sidhu and Kanhu. They declared themselves independent by defying the company’s rule.
→ The British got control of the situation in 1856 A.D. after using military force. The government made a separate district of the Santhal Pargana so that the Santhal people should remain happy.
→ Result of Revolts of Tribal people: Tribal people became conscious from a social and religious point of view due to these revolts.