After the Santhal Revolt of 1855-56, how large an area became the Sant…

Question

After the Santhal Revolt of 1855-56, how large an area became the Santhal Pargana?

Accepted Answer

A. 5,500 square miles

1. It was carved from Bhagalpur and Birbhum.
2. The Santhal Pargana covered 5,500 square miles.
3. Special laws were imposed there.
_Source: syllabus Themes in Indian History Part III, Theme 10, Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives._

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500 square miles

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55,000 square miles

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6,500 square km

After the Santhal Revolt of 1855-56, how large an area became the Santhal Pargana?

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