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DESCRIBE EACH IN 100-120 words TRIBAL & REGIONAL REBELLIONS AGAINST BRITISH RULE IN INDIA
1. Santhal Revolt (1855–56)
The Santhal Revolt was one of the largest tribal uprisings against British rule. It was led by brothers Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu in the Rajmahal Hills region of present-day Jharkhand. The Santhals suffered due to exploitation by British officials, moneylenders, and zamindars who imposed heavy taxes and seized tribal lands. In June 1855, thousands of
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