Why is it in the news?
→ The MP government announced the installation of the Tantya Mama statue.
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History
Important Points
- Tantya Mama was Bhil tribal freedom fighter active 1878–1889.
- Known as “Indian Robin Hood”; targeted colonial authorities to aid tribals.
- Bhils form ~37.7% of India’s ST population; largest tribal group.
- Bhils inhabit MP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh.
- MP tribals constitute ~21% of State population.