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| Santhal rebellion | |
|---|---|
| Part of Indian independence movement | |
 An illustration of an engagement during the Santhal rebellion by The Illustrated London News | |
| Location | 24°46′N 87°36′E / 24.767°N 87.600°E |
| Commanded by | Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu |
| Objective | Removal of the zamindari system |
| Date | June 30, 1855 – January 3, 1856 (6 months and 4 days) |
| Outcome | Santal Parganas Tenancy Act, 1876 |
| Casualties | 15,000 deaths, many displaced[1] |
  Santhal Pargana Location of the rebellion | |
The Santal rebellion (also known as the Santhal Hool), was a rebellion in present-day Jharkhand and West Bengal against the East India Company (EIC) and zamindari system by the Santhals. It started on June 30, 1855, and on November 10, 1855, martial law was proclaimed by the East India Company which lasted until January 3, 1856, when martial law was suspended and the rebellion was eventually suppressed by the presidency armies. The rebellion was led by the four sibling brothers - Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav and their two sisters Phoolo and Jhano, who sacrificed their lives for the cause.[2][3]
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