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Q. Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu mobilized tribals and declared a rebellion against British colonists proclaiming a government of their own in the area between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal.
The above-mentioned information describes which of the tribal revolts:
Q. Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu mobilized tribals and declared a rebellion against British colonists proclaiming a government of their own in the area between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal.
The above-mentioned information describes which of the tribal revolts:
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The correct option is B Santhal rebellion of 1855
Explanation:
- 30 June 1855: Two Santhal rebel leaders, Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu mobilized ten thousand Santhals and declared a rebellion against British colonists. The causes of the Uprising were primarily economic & it was directed against the money-lenders & their protectors, the British authorities.
- They proclaimed a government of their own in the area between Bhagalpur & Rajmahal.
- Soon after the declaration, the Santhals took to arms. The open rebellion caught the British Government by surprise.
Explanation:
- 30 June 1855: Two Santhal rebel leaders, Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu mobilized ten thousand Santhals and declared a rebellion against British colonists. The causes of the Uprising were primarily economic & it was directed against the money-lenders & their protectors, the British authorities.
- They proclaimed a government of their own in the area between Bhagalpur & Rajmahal.
- Soon after the declaration, the Santhals took to arms. The open rebellion caught the British Government by surprise.
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