Module 5: Creation of the Santhal Parganas District in Bhagalpur Division
Concept
Subtopic 5.1: Act XXXVII of 1855 and Non-Regulation Status
Realizing the distinct nature of tribal grievances, the British Parliament enacted Act XXXVII of 1855 following the Santhal Rebellion. Under this law, parts of Bhagalpur and Birbhum were carved out to create the separate Santhal Parganas District under the Bhagalpur Division. Designated as a Non-Regulation District, the traditional Manjhi-Pradhan administrative council system was given legal recognition.
⭐ Key Points
- The Santhal Parganas district was carved out under the Bhagalpur Division following the Santhal Rebellion.
- The administrative unit was created via Act XXXVII of 1855.
- It was accorded Non-Regulation status, safeguarding tribal tenancy customs.
📌 One-line Q&A
- Question: After which revolt was the Santhal Parganas district formed under Bhagalpur Division? Answer: Santhal Rebellion.
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Question 9: Following which revolt was the 'Santhal Parganas' district formed under the Bhagalpur Division?
Following the suppression of the 1855–56 Santhal Hul, the British Government created the separate non-regulation district of Santhal Parganas under Bhagalpur Division.
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After which revolt was the Santhal Parganas district formed under Bhagalpur Division?
Santhal Rebellion.
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