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The 'Santhal Rebellion' (1855) was led by:

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

Answer options

  1. Gomdhar Konwar
  2. Titu Mir
  3. Sidhu and Kanhu
  4. Birsa Munda

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sidhu and Kanhu

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (C) Sidhu and Kanhu šŸ“š Explanation: The Santhal Rebellion (Santhal Hool) broke out in 1855 in the Rajmahal Hills (present-day Jharkhand and West Bengal). It was led by two brothers, Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, against the oppression of zamindars, moneylenders, and the British. The Santhals used traditional weapons like bows and arrows to fight the British forces. Although the rebellion was suppressed, it forced the British to create a separate 'Santhal Pargana' district and enact special laws to protect tribal lands.