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Difficulty: EasyRevolt of 1857, Peasant Struggles, and Tribal Uprisings

The Santhal Rebellion (1855–1856) was a major tribal uprising against colonial landlords and moneylenders in the Daman-i-Koh region. Which pair of brothers primarily led this rebellion?

  1. Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu MurmuAnswer
  2. B
    Digambar Biswas and Bishnu Biswas
  3. C
    Baba Ram Chandra and Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
  4. D
    Charles Cornwallis and Thomas Munro

Answer

Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu led the Santhal Rebellion (1855–1856) in the Rajmahal Hills (Daman-i-Koh) region.
The correct answer identifies Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu, who spearheaded the Santhal Uprising of 1855–1856 against the British Raj and local feudal exploiters in the Rajmahal Hills.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical movement referenced in the stem.
The movement is the Santhal Rebellion of 1855–1856 in the Daman-i-Koh (Rajmahal Hills) region.
Establishing the specific revolt helps narrow down its historical leadership.
2
Recall the leadership associated with the Santhal Rebellion.
Brothers Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu (along with Chand and Bhairav) led the revolt.
Sidhu and Kanhu proclaimed a divine mandate to free the Santhal lands from the oppressive 'dikus' (outsiders) and colonial rule.

Key Concept

Leadership and geographical centers of major 19th-century tribal uprisings in colonial India.
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Revolt of 1857, Peasant Struggles, and Tribal Uprisings

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