History · Colonial Economy
UGC NET June 2024 History (Re-Exam Shift-I)
In 1855-56, the ___ tribe of Bihar and Bengal, armed with axes and bows and arrows, temporarily overthrew British rule from their region.
AHo and Munda
BSanthal ✓ Correct
CPaika
DBhil
Correct answer: (B) Santhal — The answer is the Santhal tribe.
Explanation
★The answer is the Santhal tribe.
★The Santhal rebellion of 1855-56 was the most powerful of the tribal uprisings.
★It was concentrated between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal.
★It was led by two Santhal brothers, Sidhu and Kanhu.
★The government imposed martial law and crushed the revolt.
★Sidhu and Kanhu were sentenced to death.
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