Who was the pioneer of Kharwar Movement?
A
Bhagirath Manjhi
B
Bhukhan Singh
C
Dukhan Singh
D
Kanhu Murmu
Correct Answer: Bhagirath Manjhi
Bhagirath Manjhi was the pioneer of the Kharwar movement, which began in 1884 in response to injustices such as excessive rack rents and the eviction of village headmen. In 1800, Bhukhan Singh led the Chero uprising in Palamu, Jharkhand, on Rajah Shiv Prasad Singh's domain.