The study is divided into nine chapters. Chapter-I gives a general account of Vindhya Pradesh and its constituent units. Chapter—II and III deal with the First War of Independence in the States of Baghelkhand and Bundelkhand and also Uprisings prior to the revolt of 1857. Chapter-IV discusses how the political awakening came in the region. Chapter-V to VIII deal with various Organisations and the freedom movement in the area during Gandhian era.