The 'Santhal Rebellion' of 1855-56 occurred in which present-day region? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Santhal Rebellion' of 1855-56 occurred in which present-day region?
A. Maharashtra
B. Jharkhand and West Bengal
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Odisha
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Santhal rebellion (hool) was an uprising by the Santhal tribe against the British and zamindars in the region that is now Jharkhand and parts of West Bengal, led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu.

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