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History GK · Q250

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 250

Q250

In which of the following tribal rebellions did two tribal brothers, Kanhu and Sidhu, proclaim the end of the Company's rule in their region, and to supress their rebellion the government had to use military force?

A.
Khasi Rebellion in Assam (1855)
B.
Naika Tribal Uprising in Gujarat (1868)
C.
Munda Rebellion in Ranchi (1899)
D.
Santhal Rebellion in Bihar (1855-56)
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Santhal rebellion (sometimes referred to as the Sonthal rebellion), commonly known as Santhal Hool, was a native rebellion in present-day Jharkhand, in eastern India against both the British colonial authority and zamindari system by the Santhal people. It started on June 30, 1855 and on November 10, 1855 martial law was proclaimed which lasted until January 3, 1856 when martial law was suspended and the movement was brutally ended by troops loyal to the British. The rebellion was led by the four Murmu Brothers - Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand and Bhairav.