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Disturbance in Bundelkhand (1808-12) | Civil Uprisings | Spectrum Modern History | UPSC
The vast province of Bundelkhand, conquered by the British during the Second Anglo-Maratha Wars (1803-05), was placed under the presidency of Bengal. The Bundela chief opposed the new government until he could fight his forts numbering about one hundred and fifty. The first major resistance came from Lakshman Dawa, the kiladar (to the commander) of the Ajaygarh fort. Lakshman was allowed to maintain the fort as a temporary arrangement for two years ending in 1808, But he wanted to continue his hold even after the end of his term. He surrendered in February 1809 and was taken to Calcutta. The next resistance came from Kalanjar's killer Dariya Singh, who was suppressed in January 1812.But the most serious threat came from Gopal Singh, a famous military adventurer,
who had a dispute with his uncle, who was supported by the British. For four years Gopal Singh stayed away from all the vigilance and military tactics of the British Army. To prevent these disturbances, a series of contractual obligations were made to the hereditary chieftains of Bundelkhand.
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