Which tribal uprising was led by Sidhu and Kanhu in 1855–56?
Santhal Rebellion
The Santhal Rebellion (Santhal Hool) of 1855–56 broke out in the Rajmahal Hills of present-day Jharkhand against exploitation by moneylenders, zamindars, and the East India Company's revenue officials.
It was led by the four Murmu brothers – Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand and Bhairav – with Sidhu and Kanhu as the principal commanders; they mobilised nearly 60,000 Santhals to fight the British before the revolt was suppressed in 1856.
The Kol Revolt (1831–32) in Chhotanagpur was led by Buddho Bhagat, the Ramosi Revolt (1822–41) by Chittur Singh and Umaji Naik in Maharashtra, and the Bhil Revolt (1818–31) took place mainly in Khandesh – none led by Sidhu-Kanhu.
Hence, the answer is the Santhal Rebellion.
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