Santhal Rebellion

The Santhal Rebellion was one of the struggle in india that frightened the British. The Santhals are the indigenous people of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. They took up arms against the British when they were dissatisfied with their taxes and policies. The Santhals fought to drive out the British under the leadership of Sidho, Kanhu, and Tilkamaji. The rebellion began on June 30, 1855. The Santhals defeated the first English army they encountered and advanced towards Kolkata. Finally, the British army surrounded the Santhals with guns and artillery at Murshidabad. However, they continued to fight until the last Santhal died! Except for the first freedom struggle of 1857, there has never been a rebellion in India in which so many people were massacred.