1855-1856 — Santal Rebellion

Name: 1855-1856 - Santal Rebellion
Location: Bengal Region

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A major armed uprising against exploitation and colonial authority in the Bengal Presidency.

The Santal Rebellion of 1855-56 was an armed uprising against s, moneylenders, police, and colonial structures. It became one of the most extensive adivasi resistance movements in the Bengal Presidency.[1]Evidence: Medium

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A major armed uprising against exploitation and colonial authority in the Bengal Presidency.

Importance: HighColonial Rule and ResistanceMovement: Colonial capture and resistancePlace: Bengal Region

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