Sido and Kanhu were leaders of which of the following tribal rebellions?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Santhal Rebellion.
Sido and Kanhu were leaders of the Santhal Rebellion. The rebellion took place in 1855 in present-day Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. The Santhal tribal leaders led the movement against the oppressive zamindari system, forced labor, and exploitation by British authorities and moneylenders. The rebellion aimed to restore their rights over land and oppose social injustices. Sido and Kanhu’s leadership was instrumental in organizing the Santhal community to fight for their freedom and justice.