Trace the tribe that rebelled against Britishers because human sacrifice system was banned
(A) Kuki
(B) Khond
(C) Oraon
(D) Nackda
Question Asked : 40th BPSC (Pre) 1995
The Khond was an aboriginal tribe which was stretched from Bengal to Tamil Nadu covering central provinces. They revolted against-British from 1837 to 1856. The people of Khond tribe were led by Chakra Bisoi. The main reason for the revolt was stopping the mariah system (traditional human sacrifice practiced by Khonds) the introduction of the new taxes by British Government rule, etc.
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