The rebellion began in 1831 in the Chotanagpur plateau region, covering parts of present-day Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. It was driven by anger against British policies, moneylenders, and landlords who disrupted tribal life.
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- Kol tribal communities led armed resistance against British rule
- Uprising started in 1831 in the Chotanagpur region
- Areas affected include present-day Jharkhand and nearby regions
- Main cause was exploitation by moneylenders and landlords
- British revenue systems disrupted traditional tribal land rights
- Tribal leaders attacked symbols of colonial authority
- British forces used military action to suppress rebellion
- Large loss of tribal lives during suppression
- Rebellion exposed flaws in colonial administration
- Led to later reforms in tribal governance policies




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