Who was the leader of the Santhal rebellion in 1855 ?

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•  The leader of the Santhal Rebellion in 1855 was Sidhu (along with his brother Kanhu). The Santhal rebellion, also known as the Santhal Hul, was a revolt against the British East India Company and landlords in the Bengal Presidency (now part of Jharkhand and West Bengal). Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu led the Santhals in their struggle for justice and an end to exploitation by the British and local Zamindars (landlords). The rebellion was one of the earliest large-scale uprisings in India, though it was suppressed by the British.

• The Santhal Rebellion was a response to several grievances, including heavy taxation, forced labor, and exploitation by landlords.
• Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, along with other tribal leaders, rallied the Santhal community to fight for their rights and freedom.
• The rebellion began in June 1855 and quickly spread to several districts, but the British eventually crushed it after intense fighting.
• Despite its failure, the Santhal rebellion laid the groundwork for future uprisings and contributed to the larger nationalist movements in India.
• The Santhal Hul is an important part of India's struggle against colonial exploitation, particularly for indigenous tribes.

• Birsa Munda: Birsa Munda was the leader of the Munda Rebellion (also known as the Ulgulan) in the late 19th century (1899-1900), not the Santhal Rebellion.
• Mangal Panday: Mangal Panday was a key figure in the First War of Indian Independence (1857), but he was not involved in the Santhal Rebellion.