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Who was the leader of the Khasis during their revolt?
How long did the Khasi revolt last?
What was the main cause of the Khasis' revolt against the British?
What was the fate of Tirot Singh after the revolt?
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What significant event occurred on 5 May 1829 during the Khasi uprising?
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What was the primary outcome of the Khasi revolt in terms of British actions?
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Which other group besides the Khasis started a rebellion in 1830?
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Which tribe joined the Khasis in their revolt against the British?
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What was the significance of the presence of British troops in neighboring territories of the Khasis?
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What was Tirot Singh's ultimate goal in leading the Khasi revolt?
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What was the purpose of the road the British were constructing that sparked the Khasi revolt?
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What tactic did the British employ to quell the Khasi uprising?
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What was the relationship between the Khasis and other hill tribes during the revolt?
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Why did the Khasis release convicts employed in road construction?
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What was the broader impact of the Khasi revolt on other tribes in the region?
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What was the significance of the Khasi revolt in the larger context of British colonial rule?
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Study Notes
Tribal Revolts in the North-Eastern Region
- The first tribal revolt in the north-eastern region was led by the Khasis, a prominent tribe occupying the hilly region between Jaintia Hills and Garo Hills.
- The Khasis were powerful due to the presence of British troops in their neighboring territories and the attempt to construct a road passing through their area, joining Sylhet with the new Burmese areas acquired after the First-Burmese War (1824-26).
- The Khasi revolt continued for four years (1829-1833) under the leadership of Tirot Singh of Nongkhlaw, who sought to drive away the lowland strangers from their country.
Khasi Revolt (1829-1833)
- On May 5, 1829, a strong party of Khasis, aided by the Garos, raided Nongkhlaw, massacring a large number of Europeans and Bengalis, and burning European settlements.
- They released convicts employed in the construction of the road and marched towards Cherapunji in search of Mr. Scott, the Political Agent of Assam.
- Tirot Singh wanted other hill tribes to join the rebellion against the British.
- The Khasis, estimated to be 10,000 strong, caused panic among British officials.
- The British forces responded by burning Khasi villages, one after another.
- Tirot Singh surrendered in January 1833, on the promise of sparing his life.
Other Tribal Rebellions
- Another rebellion broke out in 1830, led by the Singphos, a hill tribe.
- The Assamese joined the rebellion, calling upon other hill tribes like the Khamtis, Garos, and Nagas to rise against the British.
- They attacked British troops stationed in Assam, killing many of them.
Tribal Revolts in the North-Eastern Region
- The first tribal revolt in the north-eastern region was led by the Khasis, a prominent tribe occupying the hilly region between Jaintia Hills and Garo Hills.
- The Khasis were powerful due to the presence of British troops in their neighboring territories and the attempt to construct a road passing through their area, joining Sylhet with the new Burmese areas acquired after the First-Burmese War (1824-26).
- The Khasi revolt continued for four years (1829-1833) under the leadership of Tirot Singh of Nongkhlaw, who sought to drive away the lowland strangers from their country.
Khasi Revolt (1829-1833)
- On May 5, 1829, a strong party of Khasis, aided by the Garos, raided Nongkhlaw, massacring a large number of Europeans and Bengalis, and burning European settlements.
- They released convicts employed in the construction of the road and marched towards Cherapunji in search of Mr. Scott, the Political Agent of Assam.
- Tirot Singh wanted other hill tribes to join the rebellion against the British.
- The Khasis, estimated to be 10,000 strong, caused panic among British officials.
- The British forces responded by burning Khasi villages, one after another.
- Tirot Singh surrendered in January 1833, on the promise of sparing his life.
Other Tribal Rebellions
- Another rebellion broke out in 1830, led by the Singphos, a hill tribe.
- The Assamese joined the rebellion, calling upon other hill tribes like the Khamtis, Garos, and Nagas to rise against the British.
- They attacked British troops stationed in Assam, killing many of them.
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Learn about the first tribal revolt in the north-eastern region of India, specifically the Khasi tribe's uprising against the British. Discover the reasons behind their resistance and its significance in Indian history.