Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonialism and the Countryside

Question:

Sidhu Manjhi was the leader of which of the following uprising?

Options:

Pabna Uprising

Deccan Riots

Neel (Indigo) Rebellion

Santhal Rebellion

Correct Answer:

Santhal Rebellion

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Santhal Rebellion

Sidhu Manjhi was the leader of the Santhal rebellion. The Santhal Rebellion, also known as the Santhal Hool or Santhal Revolt, was a significant tribal uprising that took place in India during the mid-19th century. Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu, commonly known as the Murmu brothers, were the leaders of the Santhal Rebellion, also known as the Santhal Hool.

After the Santhal Rebellion(1855-56) the Santhal Pargana was created, carving out 5,500 square miles from the districts of Bhagalpur and Birbhum.