Other Tribal Revolts — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act, 1876 (and Regulation of 1855)

1876

This legislative act, preceded by Regulation XXXVII of 1855, was a direct administrative response to the Santhal Rebellion. It created the distinct administrative unit of Santhal…

Scheduled Districts Act, 1874

1874

This Act provided the legal framework for identifying 'scheduled districts' (tribal areas) where general laws of British India would not automatically apply. It allowed the…

Agency Tracts Interest and Land Transfer Act, 1917 (Madras Presidency)

1917

Enacted to protect tribal lands in the Agency areas (like Rampa) from alienation to non-tribals and to regulate moneylending practices. This was a legislative attempt to address…