Question

Contrast the image of the Santhal village with the painting “Santhals Fight the Sepoys of the British Raj.”

Answer 1

Santhal Village	Santhals Fighting the British Sepoys
The village scene shows the Santhals living a peaceful and settled life.	The other image shows the Santhals fighting against British forces.
People are shown living in houses and cultivating the land.	People are shown carrying weapons and taking part in rebellion.
The scene represents agriculture, settlement and everyday village life.	The scene represents conflict, resistance and violence.
The Santhals appear as settled cultivators.	The Santhals appear as rebels resisting British authority.
The atmosphere is calm and peaceful.	The atmosphere is tense and violent.

Conclusion:

The two images present very different sides of Santhal life. One shows them as peaceful farmers living in settled villages, while the other shows them fighting against the British during the Santhal rebellion.