Tag: Hul Diwas

  • Santal Hul Before 1857: The Powerful Adivasi Rebellion India Must Remember

    Santal Hul Before 1857: The Powerful Adivasi Rebellion India Must Remember

    Hul Diwas commemorates the Santal Hul of 1855, a major anti-colonial uprising that began at Bhognadih before the Revolt of 1857. The movement, led by Sido, Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav Murmu, challenged the East India Company and the exploitative system of landlords, moneylenders, police officials, and colonial courts. It was rooted in the defence of…