Q.3 How did Govind Guru work for awakening the tribals?
गोविन्द गुरू ने आदिवासियों में जागृति का कार्य किस प्रकार किया था ?
Ans :
Govind Guru works for awakening the tribals –
- Social and Moral Reform:
- Govind Guru founded the ‘Samp Sabha’ to uplift the social and moral status of the Bhils.
- He established the Bhagat Panth to integrate Bhils into the Hindu mainstream.
- Educational Awareness:
- He promoted education, leading to social reforms.
- His efforts reduced the prevalence of alcohol consumption among the Bhils.
- Economic and Political Struggle:
- He opposed forced labor (begar) and agricultural exploitation by the British and local rulers.
- The Mangarh Hill gathering in 1913 became a symbol of tribal resistance but was violently suppressed.
- Movement and Impact:
- In November 1913, around 1500 Bhils were killed in the Mangarh massacre.
- Govind Guru was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but the movement inspired political awareness among tribals and other social groups.
| Source : RBSE Book 12 History : Chapter : Page 167 |