Most of the tribal revolts were agricultural based and also they were related to the forest. Even though, some of the revolts were naturally the racial movements, they were against the atrocities and unlawful activities of the local Zamindars, moneylenders and the non-local, lower level government officers. When the tribal people were unable to pay debts which they have taken, the moneylenders and landlords used to occupy their lands. The Telangana State was formed after a prolonged struggle. To understand it's historical, political, social and economic backgrounds as well as its identity the article.
Peasant, Tribal, Gonds, Armed Struggle, Telangana
