VEERAPANDIA KATTABOMMAN - He was the ruler of a region called Panchalankurichi between 1790-1799, which is in Thoothukudi District of Tamilnadu. He defied and resisted all efforts of the British to make him accept their suzerainty between 1792-1799.

Ettayappan - The name continues to be the synonym for traitors in Tamil culture. With his help, the British captured him and executed him in 1799 and annexed his territory.

The Paiks were a militia class occupying rent free lands of the Zamindar. The British occupied Orissa in 1803 and introduced new land revenue policies affecting the Paiks. The resentment grew into a rebellion and the struggle continued between 1804-1806. The rebellion was first led by Raja of Khurda and later under Jagabandhu. By 1817, the British were able to force a conciliation and took control of the Paiks.

1808-1809 - Velu Thampi was the "Dewan of Travancore". High financial burden imposed on the state by the British and the high handedness of the British resident prompted Velu Thampi to revolt. Finally, after a war between 1808-1809, Trivandrum fell to the British and Velu Thampi died of injuries.

1816-1819 - Rao Bharmal who was the ruler of Kutch and Kathiawar revolted against the British due to their expansion policy and their interference in their internal affairs. He was defeated and deposed.

1822-1829 - Around Poona (western ghats of Maharashtra) , led by Balwant Singh Fadke, Chittur Singh and Umaji - British annexation of Peshwa territory resulting in large scale unemployment of Ramosis, who revolted against the British which lasted for 7 years. Finally, peace was arrived at between the two. Crimes of Ramosis were pardoned off and given certain concessions, of land and employment.

Kittur, a place near Dharwar in Karnataka was ruled by Shivalinga Rudra Desai, a chief. Upon his death, leaving no heir to follow, in 1824, the British refusing to accept an adopted heir, demanded and took over the administration of Kittur. Against this harsh decision of the British, Channamma, widow of Desai, revolted against the British in 1824 and murdered some English officers, and Indian collector Thackeray. However, the British managed to conquer and annexe Kittur.
However, the revolt was continued by Rayappa, declared independence and installed the adopted boy as the Desai in 1829. Royappa was captured and executed . Channamma died in Dharwar prison. Thus the Kittur rising was subdued by the British.

1827-1840 - The out break of internal revolt was led by Surendra Sai against Mohan Kumari the widow and successor of Raja Maharaja Sai the ruler and also due to the frequent interference of the British in its own affairs. Finally surendra Sai was captured and sent to imprisonment, with the help of the British in 1840.

1840-1841 - Happened in Satara near Poona (Pune). Pratap Singh, a popular ruler of Satara was deposed and banished by the British. People of Satara revolted under the leadership of Dhar Rao and another revolt under Narsingh, seized Badauin in 1841. Finally the disturbances were controlled and Narsingh was deported for life.

1842 - In Sagar and Dmoh in Bundelkhand region, led by Madhukar Shah and Jawahir Singh against the British land revenue policy. Few British police officers were killed and administration was disrupted. Both these leaders were captured, executed and the situation brought under control.

1844-1845 - Kolhapur - Maharashtra - The revolt of Gadkari, a militia class who had earlier held revenue free lands in return for their services to the ruler, fought against the British and organized a revolt at Kolhapur and other parts of the city, against the financial burden imposed on them by the British. Finally, it was suppressed by the British.

1839-1845 - Satwandi in Maharashtra. The cause of the revolt was for the deposal of Khan Savant the ruler of Satwandi and appointment of a British officer to administer. The revolt against this action of the British, with popular support of the people was led by Phond Savant, a leading noble and Anna Sahib, was suppressed by the introduction of Martial Law by the British.

1827-1833 - Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Birabhadra was dispossessed of his estate by the British in return for a small pension. Against this, he revolted and defied all British authority, till he was captured and executed.

1831-1832 - Palakonda, Andhra Pradesh - Zamindars properties were attached by the British for non payment of revenue. The Zamindar revolted finally to be suppressed and his estate taken over by the British.

1835-1837 - Gumsur in Ganjam Dt., Andhra Pradesh. Dhananjaya Bhanja was the Zamindar. His failure to pay and clear revenue arrears led to the appointment of Mr. Russel as the Commissioner. Dhananjay revolted and it was suppressed with military campaign in 1837.

1829-1835 - Parlakimedi, Orissa. The revolt was led by Jagannath Gajapathi Narayan Rao, a Zamindar, against the British for the attachment of his Zamindari for revenue arrears. The revolt received people's support but was suppressed by the British.

1804-1860 - In East Bengal - Started as a religious movement by Shariatullah against the British power and the degeneration of the Islamic society by the British rule. Upon his death, the movement became a religious and political movement, led by Mushin (also called Dudhu Mian) and continued the movement against the British, Zamindars and Indigo planters etc. Dudhu Mian captured and jailed at Alipore Jail and the movement later merged with the Wahabi movement.

It was centred around North India, Deccan and in Sherpur of East Bengal. The movement had its origin from "Wahabism" an Islamic religious-political movement with the aim of reforming the religion, against corrupt practices and abuses and to fight against British to restore Islamic rule.

Founded in India by Ahmad of Bareilly in 1820 and systematically spread across Bihar, Bengal, Orissa, NW Frontiers and Deccan. By 1822 some active leaders like Vilayat Ali, Shah Md. Hussain, and Farhat Hussain all from Patna as Khalifas and spiritual vice regents.By 1847, they prepared themselves for a full scale war against the British. However, by 1863-64, the British took some brutal measures to quell the movement and arrested their important leaders like Yahya Ali, Md.Jafar, Md. Shaft and others and sentenced them for life and sent them to Andamans. Thus their movement was also aimed at evicting British from India. During the 1857 revolt also, the Wahabis played some important role in the mutiny.

Sikhs - they even battled against the Sikhs between 1826-1831 and finally in 1831, the battle resulted in the death of Sayyid Ahmad at Balakot.

Vilayat Ali - Appointed Maulavi Nasiruddin as Commander to fight against the Sikhs and the British. Part of Punjab was captured after the death of Ranjit Singh. When the British occupied Punjab, the Wahabis were defeated and expelled from Punjab in 1847.

1. Vilayat Ali died in 1852 and the leadership changed different hands and finally to Abdullah son of Vilayat Ali in 1861 who led the Wahabis from Sittana (NW region).
2. In 1853, the Wahabis staged a full scale war with British and suffered heavily with their leader Inayat escaping and later died of illness.
3. Wahabis did not participate in the 1857 revolt.
4. Between 1850-1853 the British made several attempts against the Wahabis headquartered at Sattana.
5. In 1863, the Wahabis were defeated by General Garvock and the movement was suppressed.
6. Trials were conducted at Ambala (May 1864), Patna (1865), Malda (1870) and Rajmahal(1870) and all the Wahabi leaders were transported for life. Thus the Wahabi movement, although an Islamic religious/political movement and not directly connected to Indian upraisals came to an end.

Bhagat Jawhar Mal popularly known as Sian Sahib, in western Punjab in the 19th century. He was succeeded by Balak Singh, Ram Singh - under whose period the movement became more political.

Kukas mainly recruited Jats and trained them in military line. They indulged in destructive actions and came into open conflict with the British. Open revolt of a group of Kukas resulted in the attach of Malandh and Kotla, resulting in the death of 10 people. Finally the Kukas had to surrender and most of them were executed with or without trial by Mr. Cowan, Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana around 1872.

Tribals being illiterate and lived in secluded hilly terrains and some plains, they were the most eacy pickings for the British to grab their lands, impose suppression and brutality. However, few of them defied and revolted against the British, but fell to the supremacy of the British power. They were:
1. CHUARS - 1768-1832 - Naubhum and Barabhum regions of West Bengal. Suppressed by coercion, conciliation and by force.
2. BHILS - 1818 - 1848 - Khandesh - Central India - Northwest Maharashtra. suppressed through military operations.
3. HOS - 1820,1822 and 1832 - Sighbhum and Chotanagpur regions of Chhatisgarh - Suppressed by military operations.
4. KOLIS - 1824, 1828,1839, 1844-1848 - Sahyadri Hills in Gujarat and Maharashtra - Leaders were captured and the revolt suppressed.
5.KHASIS - 1829-1832 - Khasi Hills in Assam and Meghalaya - The revolt was led by Tirat Singh and Bar Manik, both tribal chiefs. They finally surrendered and the revolt suppressed.
6. SINGHPHOS - 1830-1839 - Assam - British political agent Col.White was murdered in 1839 and the revolt suppressed by force.
7. KOLS - 1831-1832 - Chotanagpur - Lead by Buddho Bhagat. Suppressed by force and Buddho was killed.
8. KOYAS - 1840-1924 - Rampa region and Chodavaram in Andhra Pradesh The revolt was led by Alluri Sitaramaraju between 1922-1924. He was captured and executed and the revolt suppressed.
9. KHONDS - 1846-1848, 1855 and 1914 - Orissa and parts of Andhra Pradesh. The revolt was led by Chakra Bisayi. He was captured and the revolt was suppressed with great difficulty.
10.SANTHALS - 1855-1856 - Rajmahal Hills, Bihar - Lead by Sidhu and Kanhu. These tribals had their own government established and revolted against the British and inflicted a major defeat on the British led by Maj. Burrough. Finally the revolt was suppressed and to appease the tribals, separate "Santhal Parganas" was established.
11.NAIKDAS - 1858-1859 and 1868 - at Panch Mahals, Gujarat - Revolt led by Rup Singh in 1858 was concluded by peace agreement. The second revolt in 1868 with a kingdom with Joria as religious head and Rup Singh as temporal head. The revolt was suppressed and both were executed.
12.KACHA, NAGAS & MUNDAS - 1882, 1899-1900 in Cacher (Assam) and Chota Nagpur (Chhatisgarh). Foundation of a new religious sect by Birsa Munda with "Singh Bonga" as the only true God. Birsa's arrest, release and his religious revival among Mundas, culminated in revolt, destroying churches, police stations etc., Mundas were finally defeated. Birsa was captured but he died of Cholera in 1900.
13.BHILS - 1913 - Banswara and Dungapur, Rajasthan - Led by Govind Guru- Started as a religious movement and developed into a political outfit and their attempt to establish a separate Raj was foiled by the British.
14.ORAONS - 1914-1915 - Chota Nagpur - A religious/political movement led by Jatra Bhagat turned into a revolt. Suppressed by the British through repressive measures.
15.THADOE KUKIS - 1917-1919 - Manipur - They revolted against the British imposition of authority under the leadership of Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu.
16.CHENCHUS - 1921-1922 - Nallamala Hills, Andhra Pradesh - The revolt was led by Hanumanthu against the increasing British control of forest, was suppressed.