Question

Which one of the following was the main cause of the Santhal Rebellion of 1855?

Options

• Imposition of the Summary Settlement

• Cultural suppression by the British

• Imposition of Western education

• Heavy taxes and land annexation

Answer 1

Heavy taxes and land annexation

Explanation:

The Santhal Rebellion emerged due to anger against exploitative land policies, heavy taxation, and the erosion of tribal land rights caused by British annexation and the dominance of landlords, which endangered their traditional way of life.