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With reference to the Santhal Rebellion of 1855, which of the following statement is correct? I. It was a rebellion against the British colonial authority and against the landlords. II. It happened in present-day part of Jharkhand and West Bengal.

With reference to the Santhal Rebellion of 1855, which of the following statement is correct? I. It was a rebellion against the British colonial authority and against the landlords. II. It happened in present-day part of Jharkhand and West Bengal. Correct Answer Both I and II

The correct answer is Both I and II.

Key Points

  • The Santhals are a tribal community inhabiting large parts of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.
  • The Santhal rebellion of 1885 was called Hul which meant a movement for liberation in the local language.
  • The rebellion was headed by the four brothers of the Murmu clan.
  • It was a rebellion against the British colonial authority and against the landlords.
  • It happened in the present-day part of Jharkhand and West Bengal.

 Thus, we can say that the above statements about the Santhal Rebellion are correct.

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