What led the Kol tribals to burst out in rebellion? Why were the rebel Kols unsuccessful? – Answered

a. The Kols in Rebellion:

The Kol tribesmen of Chotonagpur were long been exploited and looked down upon by the non-tribal outsiders. Ultimately the Kols burst out in rebellion in 1831.

Under the leaders like Buddhu Bhagat, Joa Bhagat and Madara Mahato the Kols raised the banner of rebellion.

The Kols of Chotonagpur became very much aggrieved as they found that their territories were being increasingly encroached by the non-tribal planters, zamindars and other agents of the British.

Besides, the oppression of the merchants and money-lenders from the plains forced the Kols to raise the banner of revolt. It is known from official records that owing to the acts of violence of the Kol rebels the flourishing area of Chotonagpur was reduced to a desert.

b. Kol Leaders:

Buddhu Bhagat and Joa Bhagat were the two leaders of the rebellious Kols.

c. Why unsuccessful:

The British sepahis ruthlessly suppressed the Kol rebels.

The rebellious Kols were suppressed in no time by the British.

The Kols were unsuccessful as they fought with traditional weapons against the British army armed with sophisticated modern instruments of warfare.