Question map
Not attempted Correct Incorrect ★ Bookmarked
Loading…
Q26 (CDS-I/2007) History & Culture › Modern India (Pre-1857) › Tribal and peasant revolts Answer Verified

The Santhal rebellion of 1855-56 resulted in the creation of a separate geographical entity known as Santhal Parganas for the tribals. Who were the leaders associated with the rebellion ?

Result
Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: C
Explanation

The Santhal rebellion (1855-56), also known as the Santhal Hul, was a major tribal uprising against the oppressive 'unholy trinity' of zamindars, moneylenders (dikus), and the British colonial state [1]. The movement was primarily led by four brothers from the Murmu clan—Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav—though Sidhu and Kanhu are the most prominent figures associated with the leadership [1]. They claimed divine inspiration to rid their land of outsiders and establish Santhal rule [2][t2]. Following the brutal suppression of the revolt by British forces, the administration recognized the need for reform to prevent future unrest. Consequently, the Santhal Parganas was created as a separate geographical and administrative entity, carving out approximately 5,500 square miles from the Bhagalpur and Birbhum districts to protect tribal interests [3][t2].

Sources

  1. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 6: People’s Resistance Against British Before 1857 > The Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) > p. 157
  2. [2] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART III, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 9: COLONIALISM AND THE COUNTRYSIDE > 242 THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY – PART III > p. 242
  3. [3] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 18: Early Resistance to British Rule > Santhal Hool (rebellion) (1855-56) > p. 292
How others answered
Each bar shows the % of students who chose that option. Green bar = correct answer, blue outline = your choice.
Community Performance
Out of everyone who attempted this question.
63%
got it right
✓ Thank you! We'll review this.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

CAPF · 2016 · Q91 Relevance score: 5.90

Consider the following statements about the Santhal Hool of 1855-56: 1. The Santhals were in a desperate situation as tribal lands were leased out 2. The Santhal rebels were treated very leniently by British officials 3. Santhal inhabited areas eventually constituted into separate administrative units called Santhal parganas 4. The Santhal rebellion was the only major rebellion in mid 19th century India Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

IAS · 2018 · Q51 Relevance score: -0.05

After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government ? 1. The territories called 'Santhal Paraganas' were created. 2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

CDS-II · 2010 · Q90 Relevance score: -2.87

Consider the following events in the history of British India : 1. Santhal rebellion 2. Indigo revolt 3. Sanyasi and Fakir rebellion 4. Birsa Munda rebellion : Which one,of the following is a correct chronological sequence of the above events starting with the earliest ?

IAS · 1999 · Q93 Relevance score: -3.37

Consider the following events : I. Indigo Revolt II. Santhal Rebellion III. Deccan Riot IV. Mutiny of the Sepoys The correct chronological sequence of these events is :

IAS · 1994 · Q74 Relevance score: -3.57

Which one of the following upheavals took place in Bengal immediately after the Revolt of 1857 ?