Which of the following best describes the role and personality traits of Shaheed Kanhu and Sidhu Murmu during the Santhal Rebellion of 1855?
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Correct answer: A
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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Visionary tribal leaders who united the Santhal community to resist exploitation with courage and strategic acumen.
Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu were the legendary leaders of the Santhal Rebellion (1855), which targeted the oppressive British East India Company and the exploitative Zamindari system. They demonstrated exceptional leadership by mobilizing over 60,000 Santhals with a sense of unity and purpose. Claiming divine inspiration, they showed immense courage and strategic skill in organizing a grassroots revolt. Their sacrifice remains a symbol of tribal defiance against colonial injustice and the fight for sovereignty over their ancestral lands.