Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonialism and the Countryside

Question:

Who was the leader of Santhal Rebellion against Zamindars, moneylenders and the colonial state?

Options:

Halba Dongar

Sidhu Manjhi

Ranjan Santhal

Budhu Bhagat

Correct Answer:

Sidhu Manjhi

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Sidhu Manjhi

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.