Name: The Tribal Militant Movement of Gudem Hills
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 6 min 34 s
Description: The Non-Cooperation Movement of the early 1920s gave a lease of life to millions of Indians. The tribals of the Gudem Hills rose in rebellion against the mighty British.

Question

How did the peasants and the tribals respond to Gandhiji's call to Swaraj?

Accepted Answer

The peasants and tribals responded in different ways to Gandhiji's call to Swaraj:

The tribals of the Gudem hills in Andhra Pradesh rose in revolt under the leadership of Alluri Sitaramaju against the oppressive British policies that prevented them from entering or grazing their cattle in the forests.

It was a violent rebellion even though Sitaramaju claimed that he was inspired by Gandhiji's principles. It involved waging guerilla warfare against the British officials.

The peasants organized peaceful movements as well as raised violent opposition to the oppressive policies of the British government and the landlords. The Bardoli Satyagraha witnessed the rise of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in which the arbitrary increase in revenues was challenged by the peasants.

The Oudh Kishan Sabha often raised violent opposition against oppressive policies though the members often quoted Gandhiji to justify their actions.

How did the peasants and the tribals respond to Gandhiji's call to Swaraj?

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