Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonialism and the Countryside

Question:

Districts of 'Birbhum' and 'Bhagalpur' were related to which uprising in Indian history in late nineteenth century?

Options:

Rampa Rebellion

Deccan Revolt

Tarabhaght Revolt

Santhal Rebellion

Correct Answer:

Santhal Rebellion

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Santhal Rebellion

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

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.