Why did the santhalas revolt against the British
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(a) By 1832, the Santhals had settled in the Damin-i-Koh area. Santhal settlements now expanded rapidly. Forests were rapidly cleared for agriculture. As cultivation expanded the Company got more revenue.
(b) But the Santhals gradually became dissatisfied. They found they were not getting their due and were being exploited. The sate was levying heavy taxes on them.
(c) Moneylenders charged them high rates of interest and took over their land when they were unable to pay.
(b) But the Santhals gradually became dissatisfied. They found they were not getting their due and were being exploited. The sate was levying heavy taxes on them.
(c) Moneylenders charged them high rates of interest and took over their land when they were unable to pay.
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