Changing Nature of Tribal Movements in Ranchi District, India: 1830-1925

Abstract

Ranchi district the core of Chotanagpur witnessed the saga of tribal movements from 1830-1925. In these socio-political uprisings, Oraon and Munda, the two major tribal communities of Ranchi district played a pivotal role.  By taking the case of Oraon and Munda, the paper will highlight the transition of tribal movements from pro-colonial to anti-colonial. Alongside, the paper will try to bring out the heterogeneous character of the tribal movements by reflecting on the multiple layers of movements