Hul Diwas

June 30 is observed as Hul Diwas, marking the anniversary of the 1855 Santhal rebellion/ Santhal Hul, one of the earliest peasant uprisings against the British.

About Santhal Hul

  • The Santhal Hul was one of the earliest peasant uprisings against British colonial oppression.
  • It represents the Santhal revolution that began in 1855 in the Santhal Pargana region, two years before the uprising of 1857.
  • It was an organised war against colonialism and other forms of oppression they were subjected to by the British and their collaborators.
  • Leaders: It was led by four brothers, Sidho, Kanho, Chand, and Bhairav Murmu, along with sisters Phulo ....
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