Tribal Autonomy and Resistance: A Research Study of Adivasi Uprisings in Indian History

This paper critically examines the struggle for autonomy among India’s Adivasi communities through an analysis of major tribal uprisings from the colonial period to the twentieth century. It investigates the causes, nature, and impacts of these movements, highlighting how land alienation, economic exploitation, and cultural suppression drove them to revolt. The study draws on historical accounts, leader speeches, and legislative outcomes, arguing that the demand for self-rule remains central to understanding Indian democracy and development.