alleryWhat did Santals suffer at the hands of mahajans before the rebellion?
AFree grain during famine
BCostly loans and land seizure
CCompulsory army service
DA ban on forest grazing
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Costly loans and land seizure
1. Mahajans and zamindars acted as moneylenders and tax collectors.
2. Santals were lent money at exorbitant rates.
3. If they could not repay, their lands were taken and they were forced into bonded labour.
_Source: Wikipedia, Santhal rebellion, Background_
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