The South Indian Rebellion of 1800-1801 was sparked by oppressive taxation policies and the disruption of local autonomy and trade by the British. Key leaders of the rebellion included Marudu brothers, Dheeran Chinnamalai, and Velu Tampi. Though the rebels had some initial successes in driving out British officials, the rebellion was eventually suppressed by 1800. The policies that led to the rebellion and its suppression highlighted the growing tensions between British colonial rule and local South Indian populations.