What was the nature of revolts against the British before the first war of independence?

Nature of revolts before the 1857 revolt:

1. They were much smaller in scale and area specific or community specific.

2. Tribal groups like Kols and Santhals fought against British but were brutally suppressed.

3. In many areas, people were impoverished miserably because of the exploitation.

4. 1857 revolt became the first large-scale and well-planned revolt against the British.