The Sonthal Rebellion, also known as the Santhal Rebellion, Santal Rebellion, or Santhal Hool, was a rebellion in present-day Jharkhand against the East India Company (EIC) and zamindari system by the Santals.

Jan 25, 2025 · The Santhal Rebellion (1855-1856), also known as the Santhal Hul, was one of the most significant tribal uprisings against British rule in India. Led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, it originated in the Santhal Parganas, an area now part of modern-day Jharkhand.

Jul 20, 2024 · The Santhal Rebellion, also known as the Santhal Hool, was a native uprising in 1855-1856 by the Santhal tribal community against the oppressive practices of the British colonial authorities and zamindars (landlords) in the present-day states of Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal in India.

On 30 th June 1855, two years before the Great Revolt of 1857, two Santhal brothers Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu organised 10,000 Santhals and proclaimed a rebellion against the British. The tribals took an oath to drive away from the British from their homeland.

The Santhal Rebellion, also known as Santhal Hool, was a revolt by the Santhal tribal people against the British East India Company’s oppressive zamindari system in Bengal Presidency. The rebellion took place on 30 June 1855 and was led by four Murmu Brothers – Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav.

In modern-day Jharkhand, India, the Santhal people revolted against the British East India Company and the Zamindari system. This rebellion is also known as the Sonthal Rebellion or the Santhal Hool.

On the evening of 30th June 1855, over 10,000 Santhal men and women assembled at the Bhognadih village, located in the Sahibganj district of present-day Jharkhand, and pledged to rise against the exploitative rule of foreigners.