Sido and kanhu (Murmu brothers) The valiant freedom fighters fought against the British raj and mahajans (Exploiters, suppressors and oppressors). They had two more brothers named Chand and Bhairob who also had great role in leading the Santal Hul. They had two valiant sisters named Phulo and Jhano who had also great role in leading the Santal Hul. The revolution started on 30th June, 1855 at the banyan tree of Panchkathiya, near Barhait block of Sahibganj District, Jharkhand. More than ten thousand Santals were present there. The brave Santals fought with bows and arrows against the guns and cannons of the British army. Nearly twenty thousand Santals were killed during the Santal hul. The fight lasted till the end of 1857. The message was loud and clear. British Government acknowledged the protest and accorded Santalpargana Land tenancy Act. Santal revolution is more popularly known as Santal Hul or Santal rebellion. Sido and kanhu, the great heroes and the freedom fighters would always be the source of inspirations and energy for the Indian people in general and Jharkhandi people in particular. “O’ Our dear Beloved heroes we will venerate you and follow you to save Jharkhandi people. Your supreme sacrifice would always be remembered by us.
Dr. Charles Marandi, General Secretary, Jharkhand Society (Regd.)
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