RajeshwariAIR 2 · CSE 2025 · 156 wordsTheir whole copy
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Tribal assertion is the claiming of tribal identity in various arena and fields.
Tribal assertion establishes the tribal significance in Indian freedom movement.
Influence of 'tribal assertion' on Indian freedom movement:
→ Tribal significance is established in Indian freedom movement.
→ Tribals are claimed to be first responders and first revolutionaries against British colonial rule. This indicates 'tribal assertion' as most influential factor in Indian freedom movement.
→ Not subsumed under mainstream elite movement. Tribal assertion help establishing uniqueness of tribes in independence movement.
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Eg Rampa Rebellion (1920) and Santhal Rebellion (1855) has their own causes to fight against British, not very assimilative with mainstream causes.
⇒ Tribal rights, autonomy were basis of tribal assertion. Tribal culture is backbone to tribal society. When identity crisis arose tribal assertion took vehement form & influenced indian freedom movement.
Thus, tribes has their own history and requires special recognition in the Independence movement narrative as stated by Ranajit Guha.