The Santhal Rebellion broke out in 1855–56 in present-day Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, Santhal tribes rose against British exploitation, zamindari oppression, and revenue injustice.

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•  Broke out in 1855–56 during British colonial rule
•  Took place in Santhal Pargana region
•  Led by Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu
•  Triggered by exploitation by zamindars and moneylenders
•  Opposed high land revenue and forced labour
•  Santhals declared end of British authority
•  British used military force to suppress revolt
•  Thousands of Santhals were killed
•  Rebellion brutally crushed by 1856