Question

What was the most important issue of the Khond uprising?

Answer 1

Hint:
The Khond is an Indian aboriginal tribe that resides mainly in Orissa Andhra Pradesh (Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam). They have numerous settlements all along the stretch from Bengal to madras including central provinces.
The Khond Uprising happened in Orissa in 1846 and 1855. These uprisings/ revolts were directed against their sufferings.

Complete answer:
Traditionally, Khonds are forest-dwelling, hunter-gatherer tribal groups of India. Their colour ranges from light And deep shades, the heels are aligned with the back of the leg. Khond mutiny was amid other tribals from Ghumsar, China ki Medi, Kalahandi and Patna. The movement was led by Chakra Bishnoi who was a young Raja. Many causes of the rebellion have been identified, including the British Government stopping the Mariah Scheme (Traditional Human Sacrifice practised by the Khonds).

Introduction by the British Government of new taxes. The convergence of Zamindars and Moneylenders into their areas which was causing them hard and miserable lives. The main issue of the Khond uprising was the abolition of the practice of Mariah.

A Mariah Agency against which the Khonds battled with all sorts of arms that they had such as Tangi, a sort of battle-axe, bows, arrows, and swords, was established by the British government. It was then joined by Savaras and a few other militia clans led by Radhakrishna Dandasena. Chakra Bisoi disappeared in 1855 And revolt also faded out.
During the revolt of 1857, Khonds provided significant help and assistance against the British army.

Note:
Khonds are the biggest tribal groups of Orissa.
Khonds speak the ‘Kui’ language, which belongs to the Dravidian family.

Other tribal movements:

Bhil uprising (1818-1831)
Kol uprising (1821-32)
Santhal revolt (1855-56)
Ramosi Rebellion (1822-29)
Ulugan/ munda rebellion (1899-1900)