Themes In Indian History - Important Questions

Book: Themes In Indian History - Important Questions

Chapter: 10. Colonialism and The Countryside

Subject: History - Class 12th

Q. No. 3 of Very Short Answer (1 Mark)

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Why did the Santhals rebel against British rule?

The British government was levying heavy taxes on the land Santhals had cleared and moneylenders were taking over the lands if debts remained unpaid. In 1850s, the Santhals rebelled against moneylenders and British government.


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