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The 'Santhal Hool' (Rebellion) took place in which year?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1855
  2. 1857
  3. 1899
  4. 1831

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1855

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) 1855 šŸ“š Explanation: The Santhal Hool (Rebellion) broke out in 1855 in the Rajmahal Hills of present-day Jharkhand and West Bengal. It was led by two brothers, Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, against the exploitation by zamindars and moneylenders. This was one of the most fierce tribal uprisings against British rule and their Indian agents before the 1857 Revolt. Although the British suppressed it with great force, it led to the creation of the Santhal Pargana district.