The nature of Tribal Movements in Colonial India- a brief reflection
Introduction The History of colonization and Tribal Movements during 19 th and 20 th century had been largely studied together for the latter being observed under the reflection of the former because national movement and tribal movements shared similar objectives, but they have contextual differences as well. National movement can be considered as a symbol representing various regional movements, their demands and discontent among people not just against the British but also the local landlords and administration. Taxation policies formed by the British and local landlords, also led to socio-economic exploitation and oppression of tribal communities. Interference of belief systems like Hinduism and Christianity had a mixed impact on tribal protests, on one hand some tribal communities converted and used their ideals as an ideology to keep their struggles driving while on the other many revisit...