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1855 CE · movement protest

Santhal Rebellion

Santhal communities launched a major uprising against exploitative revenue, moneylending and colonial structures in eastern India.

1856 Illustrated London News scene titled 'Searching for rebel Santhals'
Near-contemporary colonial press illustration. Preserve its colonial framing; do not treat it as neutral documentary photography. · Credit: Illustrated London News · License: Public domain

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Sources and further reading

  1. NCERT — From Trade to Territory

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