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Consider the following statements about the Tribal Movements:
1. The Tamar Revolts were the tribal revolts in Assam against the exploitation of the tribals by the British.
2. The Kherwar Movement was a movement of the Munda tribe to restore their golden age.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation: The Tamar Revolts (1789-1832): The tribals of Tamar revolted over many times between 1789 and 1832 against the British. They were joined in the revolt by the tribals of the adjoining areas: Midnapur, Koelpur, Dhadha, Chatshila, Jalda and Silli. They revolted against 'the faulty align system of the government’. The Tamar revolts were led by Bhola Nath Sahay of Tamar. In 1832, the arrows of war circulated throughout the region. Oraons, Mundas, Hos or Kols, who had distinct social and cultural identities, joined the insurgents under the leadership of Ganga Narain Singh, a member of the Banbhum Raj family. The tribals murdered the "Dikus" in each village of the areas. They burnt and plundered their houses. But, the movement was suppressed by the government in 1832-33. The Ho-country was annexed as government estate. Simple rules of administration were drawn up, though the system of government through the "Ho" tribal head was maintained. The Kherwar Movement of the Santhals (1833): This Movement was motivated by the desire to return to an idealised past of tribal independence. The word "Kherwar" is said to be an ancient name of the Santhals and in their opinion, it was linked to ‘the Golden Age’ of their history. At that time, the Santhals (Kherwars) were supposed to have enjoyed absolute independence. They had to pay tribute to their chief for the protection, which he provided to them. This Movement started under the charismatic leadership of Bhagirath Majhi. He assumed the title of 'Babaji'. He announced that he would restore the Golden Age of the Santhals, if they returned to the worship of God and cleared themselves from their sins. He vowed to liberate them from the oppression of the officials, landlords and moneylenders. He exhorted them to worship the Hindu God Ram, identifying him with Santhal "Caudo". He banned the Santhal's pigs and fowls. He assured them that their land would be recovered and given back to them. He explained their oppression as a divine punishment for not worshipping God and for turning to veneration of minor and evil spirits. He imposed on the Santhals the rules and behaviour which reflected the Hindu notion of purity and pollution. This Movement took a more political turn later for driving the non-Santhals out of their habitat.
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