The 'Santhal Rebellion' of 1855 was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu in which present-day state? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Santhal Rebellion' of 1855 was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu in which present-day state?
A. Bihar
B. Odisha
C. Jharkhand
D. West Bengal
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Santhal Hul of 1855 was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu in the region that now forms Jharkhand, protesting against land revenue and moneylenders.

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