The Pagal Panthis Revolt emerged in early 19th-century Bengal, mainly in Mymensingh and Sherpur. It began as a semi-religious movement and turned into an armed peasant uprising against British authority and zamindari oppression, led by Tipu Shah after 1813.

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•  Pagal Panthis founded by Karim Shah; later led by his son Tipu Shah
•  Active mainly in Mymensingh and Sherpur districts of Bengal
•  Followers included Hajong and Garo tribal peasants
•  Belief system mixed Hinduism, Sufism, and animist traditions
•  Revolt triggered by high taxes, forced collections, war damage
•  Zamindars and British imposed heavy rent after Burma war
•  Tipu Shah led armed resistance; refused British taxes
•  Rebels attacked zamindari and revenue offices in Sherpur
•  British suppressed revolt by 1833; Tipu Shah arrested
•  Rent concessions restored peace; movement later declined