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Who among the following was a prominent leader of the Santhal Rebellion?

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

Answer options

  1. Birsa Munda
  2. Sidhu and Kanhu
  3. Alluri Sitarama Raju
  4. Titu Mir

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sidhu and Kanhu

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Sidhu and Kanhu šŸ“š Explanation: The Santhal Rebellion (Hul) of 1855 was a massive tribal uprising against the oppressive British colonial authority and exploitative local zamindars in the Rajmahal Hills region. The rebellion was fiercely led by the brave brothers Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu. They mobilized thousands of Santhal tribals equipped with bows and arrows before the revolt was brutally crushed by the British army.