Who were the leaders of the Santhal Revolt?
- AJara Bhagat and Balaram Bhagat
- BSidhu and Kanhu
- CGorakshini Bhagat and Keshav Chandra Roy
- DShambh Nath Pal and Korra Mallaya
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (b) Sidhu 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 25 of this topic, which the book cross-references.