Early Revolts Against British Rule in India (1763–1872) – Complete List, Leaders, Causes & Regions

Early Revolts Against British Rule (Pre-1857)
Sannyasi Revolt 1763–1800
Leaders: Majnu Shah, Bhawani Pathak
Reason: Famine, Revenue Pressure, Pilgrim Restrictions
Bengal
Moamaria Revolt 1769–1805
Leaders: Moamaria Sect Leaders
Reason: Religious Persecution, Ahom Oppression
Assam
Poligar Revolt 1799–1805
Leaders: Kattabomman, Marudu Brothers
Reason: Revenue Control, Suppression of Poligars
Tamil Nadu
Paika Rebellion 1817
Leader: Bakshi Jagabandhu
Reason: Land Revenue, Loss of Rent-free Lands
Odisha
Wahhabi Movement 1830s–1869
Leaders: Syed Ahmad Barelvi, Vilayat Ali
Reason: Religious Reform, Anti-British Jihad
NW India & Bengal
Kuka Movement 1860s–1872
Leader: Guru Ram Singh
Reason: Cow Slaughter Issue, Anti-British Sentiment
Punjab

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