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