Concept:The Santhal Revolt (1855‑56) was a major tribal uprising against British rule and the exploitative zamindari system, led by the Murmu brothers.
Explanation:The Santhal tribe lived mainly in present‑day Jharkhand. Their lands were taken away under the Permanent Land Settlement of 1793.
Zamindars, moneylenders, and British officials imposed heavy taxes and harassed the Santhals.
To fight back, the Santhals started a rebellion in 1855.
Its leaders were Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu, who were brothers.
They used guerrilla warfare, attacked railway and postal lines, and formed peasant armies.
The revolt was initially effective but was eventually crushed by the British government.
Among the options, only Sidhu and Kanhu are the correct leaders. Gaurakshni Bhagat, Shambhunath Pal, etc., are associated with other movements.
Answer:Option A – Sidhu and Kanhu