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With reference to the Santhal Rebellion (1855–1856), a major tribal uprising in regional state history, consider the following statements:

1. The rebellion was led primarily by the brothers Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu.
2. The movement was geographically centered in the Damin-i-Koh region around the Rajmahal Hills.
3. The rebellion was launched in direct response to the legislative reforms introduced under the Government of India Act 1858.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 onlyCevap
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    3 only
  4. D
    1, 2, and 3

Cevap

1 and 2 only
The Santhal Rebellion (1855–1856) was a prominent regional tribal uprising led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu in the Damin-i-Koh region around the Rajmahal Hills against oppressive revenue extraction. Statements 1 and 2 are accurate, while statement 3 is historically inaccurate as the uprising occurred before the Government of India Act 1858.

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1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding movement leadership
Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu were the principal leaders who mobilized the Santhals.
Historical records verify that the Murmu brothers declared insurrection against local exploiters in June 1855.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding geographical region
The movement was concentrated in the Damin-i-Koh region of the Rajmahal Hills.
Damin-i-Koh was a demarcated tract assigned to Santhals, where revenue exploitation sparked the rebellion.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding chronological context and colonial acts
Statement 3 is historically incorrect.
The rebellion was suppressed by early 1856, whereas the Government of India Act 1858 was enacted after the Revolt of 1857.

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Santhal Rebellion and Regional Tribal Movements
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State History and Historical Movements

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