Early Peasant Uprisings — Key Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Regulation I of 1793 (Permanent Settlement)	1793	While not an 'amendment' in the constitutional sense, this regulation fundamentally 'amended' the existing land revenue system in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. It fixed the land revenue payable by zamindars to the Company in perpetuity, making zamindars the proprietors of the land. This was a radical departure from previous systems and had far-reaching consequences for the peasantry.	Led to the creation of a new class of loyal but often oppressive zamindars, dispossessed many traditional landholders, and reduced cultivators to tenants-at-will, subjected to arbitrary rents and evictions. This policy was a primary driver of agrarian distress and subsequent peasant uprisings.
Santhal Parganas Act (1855)	1855	Enacted in response to the Santhal Hool, this act created the Santhal Parganas district, separating it from the regular administration. It introduced special laws for the region, including provisions to protect Santhal land from alienation to non-Santhals and to administer justice according to customary laws.	A significant, albeit reactive, administrative 'amendment' that acknowledged the unique grievances of tribal communities. It provided some legal protection for Santhal land rights and aimed to prevent further exploitation by 'dikus', demonstrating the direct impact of peasant resistance on colonial policy adjustments.
South-Western Frontier Agency Regulation (1834)	1834	Following the Kol Uprising, the British established the South-Western Frontier Agency, replacing the existing administrative and judicial system in the Chota Nagpur region. This agency was placed under a Commissioner, who had both civil and military powers, aiming for more direct and effective control over tribal areas.	Represented an administrative 'amendment' to govern tribal regions more effectively after widespread unrest. It was an attempt to pacify the region by creating a specialized administrative unit, though it did not fully address the root causes of land alienation and exploitation.