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Statewise GK · Q128

Jharkhand GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 128

Q128

Which revolutionary leader was hanged to death in 1785?

A.
Tana Bhagats
B.
Tilka Manjhi
Answer
C.
Jaipal Singh
D.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Tilka Manjhi was the first adivasi leader to bring the santhals together and organise a revolt against the British. Tilka and his supporters attacked British official Augustus Cleveland in 1784, killing him. Tilka was executed by the British on 13th January 1785 in Bhagalpur. Tilka Manjhi's activities might be considered as the first serious attempt by indigenous peoples to resist British control.