Question

who was the leader of the santhals revolt

Answer 1

On 30 June 1855, two Santal rebel leaders, Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, mobilized ten thousand Santhals and declared a rebellion against Britishcolonists. Sidhu Murmu had accumulated about ten thousands Santhal to run parallel government against British rule. The basic purpose was to collect taxes by making his own laws.

Answer 2

Answer:

Who was the leader of the Santhals revolt.

Explanation:

• First up all let us understand what is Santhal revolt- The Santhal revolt or rebellion was the revolt in present day Jharkhand and West Bengal, Eastern India against both the British East India Company and also Zamindari system by the Santhal.
• The main cause of Santhal revolt is- The zamindars, the police, the revenue and also the court of extortions.
• Violence was another reason, trespassing on Santhal land, high rate of Interest.
• The Santhal revolt was led by Sidhu and Kanoo in 1855. They both were brothers who mobilized 10,000 Santhals, and they declared rebellion.
• Santhal revolt failed due to promise of land and economic amenities.

Hence, Sidhu and Kanoo were leaders of the Santhals revolt.

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