Revolts in India between 1800 to 1900

Brief Overview:
The 19th century in India was marked by several revolts against British colonial rule. These uprisings were led by various leaders and took place in different regions of the country.

1. The Sepoy Mutiny (1857)
- Leader: Mangal Pandey, Rani Lakshmi Bai, Bahadur Shah II
- Area: North and Central India
- Year: 1857
- Important Facts: Started as a mutiny by Indian soldiers (sepoys) in the British East India Company's army, later turned into a widespread revolt against British rule. It is considered as the first war of Indian Independence.

2. Indigo Revolt (1859-1860)
- Leader: Rajaram, Digambar Biswas
- Area: Bengal
- Year: 1859-1860
- Important Facts: Peasant uprising against the oppressive indigo planters who forced farmers to cultivate indigo instead of food crops. Led to the enactment of the Indigo Commission.

3. Pagal Panthis Revolt (1825)
- Leader: Karam Shah, Fazil Shah
- Area: Bengal
- Year: 1825
- Important Facts: Sufi Muslim sect followers revolted against British interference in their religious practices and beliefs.

4. Deccan Riots (1875)
- Leader: Vasudev Balwant Phadke
- Area: Maharashtra
- Year: 1875
- Important Facts: Phadke led a peasant uprising against money lenders and landlords, demanding social and economic reforms.

5. Moplah Rebellion (1921)
- Leader: Ali Musliyar
- Area: Malabar region
- Year: 1921
- Important Facts: Muslim peasants revolted against British colonial rule and Hindu landlords, leading to a violent conflict.
These revolts were significant in shaping the anti-colonial sentiment in India and laid the groundwork for the eventual independence movement against British rule. Each uprising had its unique causes and leaders, contributing to the overall struggle for freedom and self-determination.