The revolt of Santhal tribe was one of the most violent and important revolts which took place against the English rule after 1850 CE. The region from Bhagalpur to Rajmahal was an area dominated by the Santhals. The revolt of Santhals mainly spread up to Veerbhum, Bankura, Shinghbhum, Hazaribagh, Bhagalpur and Munger.
The major reason of this revolt was the British policy of colonial exploitation. The spirit of revolt got aroused in the Santhals because of excessive collection of land revenue, not getting justice from British court, atrocities and corruption of the police, exploitation by the moneylenders, the problem of credit etc.
