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title: "Santhal Rebellion (1855-56): Causes & Leaders"
description: "The Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) was a tribal uprising against British rule in Jharkhand, significant for UPSC modern history studies."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Santhal Rebellion was an 1855-56 armed uprising of the Santhal tribal people of present-day Jharkhand against British revenue officials, moneylenders, and zamindars.
- Who led the Santhal Rebellion and what was their fate?
- What were the main causes of the Santhal Rebellion?
- How is the Santhal Rebellion different from the Munda Ulgulan?
- What lasting administrative legacy did the rebellion produce?

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The Santhal Rebellion was an 1855-56 armed uprising of the Santhal tribal people of present-day Jharkhand against British revenue officials, moneylenders, and zamindars.

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