Who led the Santhal rebellion in 1855 AD?
- ASido and Kanhu
- BBudhu Bhagat and Teja Bhagat
- CMulu Manek and Jodha Manek
- DMadari Pasi and Sahdev
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Sido and Kanhu
Explanation
In 1855, the Santhals revolted in Bhognadih village of the Bhagalpur region (presently located in Sahibganj district of Jharkhand). They carried out attacks simultaneously on the police and the dikus, under the leadership of Sidhu (Sido), Kanhu, Chand and Bhairav. To suppress the Santhal rebellion, an army was sent under the leadership of Major Burrough, which the Santhals defeated. Finally, in 1856, Bhagalpur Commissioner Brown and Major General Lloyd brutally crushed the Santhal rebellion.
This explanation is carried over from question 24 of this topic, which the book cross-references.