Bhumij rebellion

The Bhumij Rebellion or Bhumij Revolt was a revolt during 1832–1833 by Bhumij tribals based in the Dhalbhum and Jungle Mahal areas of the Midnapore district of the erstwhile Bengal state. It was led by Ganga Narayan Singh.[1][2]

Bhumij Rebellion
Date1832-33
LocationDhalbhum, Manbhum, and Jungle Mahals
Also known asChuar rebellion, Ganga Narain's Hungama
MotivePolicies of East India Company (EIC)
ParticipantsBhumij tribals of Jungle Mahals led by Ganga Narayan Singh

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