Question
Download Solution PDFThe tribal group called 'Santhals' rose in revolt in _______.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1855.
Key Points
- Santhal Rebellion:
- The Santhal Revolt started in 1855-56.
- Due to the introduction of the Permanent Land Settlement of 1793 the British people snatched lands that the Santhals had been cultivating for centuries from them.
- The zamindars, moneylenders, Europeans and therefore the British government officials raised the property tax and exploited farmers.
- On 30th June 1855, two Santhal brothers Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu organised 10,000 Santhals and proclaimed a rebellion against the British.
- About 15000 Santhal villagers including the Murmu brothers were killed and their villages destroyed.
- Martial law was declared on 10th November 1855 and it lasted till 3rd January 1856.
- The British Official passed the Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act in 1876 which offered some protection for the tribals against exploitation.
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